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YORKVILLE — Racine County
Board Supervisor Mark Gleason, a stroke survivor, will speak about his
experience with strokes during a County Board meeting Tuesday, according
to a news release issued by County Executive Jonathan Delagrave’s
office.
The
presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ives Grove
Complex, 14200 Washington Ave., as part of the regular County Board
meeting.
Presenters
will include Dr. Tom Wolfe, neurologist and stroke prevention
specialist, and another professional from Aurora St. Luke’s Medical
Center. They will discuss the physical and neurological effects of
stroke, signs of a stroke, and recommended actions in case of a
suspected stroke.
Gleason said he wanted to raise public awareness about strokes after surviving one last year.
“You
can survive a stroke and have a very normal life. You can recover,” he
said. “It’s not like it used to be. And that’s what the medical
professionals are going to talk about.”
The
National Stroke Association holds Stroke Awareness Month annually in
May. The association’s mission is “to reduce the incidence and impact of
stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on
prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by
stroke.” According to the association:
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability.
Each year, about 185,000 people die from a stroke.
Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
There are nearly 7 million stroke survivors in the United States.
“Education
and awareness are crucial factors for saving or supporting someone who
is experiencing a stroke,” Delagrave stated. “The public is welcome and
encouraged to attend the presentation.”
For stroke information and free awareness resources, go to the National Stroke Association online at www.stroke.org.
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