Wednesday, April 29, 2009
WHAT: As a part of National Stroke Awareness Month, Presbyterian Neuroscience Institute and the Levine Senior Center are teaming up to host StrokeSmart Seminar & Luncheon, a day dedicated to sharing vital information on all aspects of stroke including signs and symptoms, risk factors and prevention and the latest life-saving technologies for stroke patients.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to a wide range of stroke experts during a lunch and afternoon presentation including a neurologist, an interventional neuroradiology, physical therapists, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist and a recent stroke survivor who will talk about her journey and recovery. Registration is required to attend this free community event. Call 704-384-CARE to register.
A health fair will precede the afternoon panel discussion, and a variety of free health screenings and information will be available including:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
TIME: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Health Fair
12 to 2 p.m. StrokeSmart Seminar & Luncheon
WHERE: Levine Senior Center, 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105
NOTE: Please call the media hotline, 704-617-2631 for parking instructions.
