Stroke Health Fair on June 27th
Posted by Debbie Adlof on June 25th, 2008
“STOP STROKE before it stops you!”
Friday, June 27 RiverPlex Recreation andWellness Center
Free to the public.It’s never too early to begin thinking about stroke risk. More and more Americans under 65 are having strokes. You can lower your risk. Join us to learn how.
Stroke Health Fair (no registration required) - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Visit us over your lunch hour!Visit our booths with wellness and stroke-related topics.
“Mock Stroke” Demonstrations (no registration required)
Two demos - 9:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.See a re-enactment of what happens during a stroke and how to react for thebest possible outcome. Dr. Deepak Nair Presentation Session • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Registration Required • Call 1-888-627-5673 to registerEnjoy a free lunch and the following presentations:
Importance of stroke prevention.Jan Jahnel, stroke nurse
What are my risk factors and what can I do about them?Maureen Mathews, stroke advanced practice nurse
Choose wisely when dining out.Marilyn Priddy, registered dietitian
Get moving to help prevent stroke.Stacy Adkins, exercise specialist
Question and answer session.Dr. DavidWang, vascular stroke neurologist