Big f*cking whoopee.
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/st-mary-medical-center-to-host-stroke-symposium-during-national/article_5b3e5af6-814c-511a-91cf-77a42238c09b.html
HOBART — Every 40 seconds, someone in
the United States has a stroke, according to the American Stroke
Association, yet 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. To raise
awareness and help the community evaluate their risk for stroke, St.
Mary Medical Center will host its annual Stroke Symposium from 8:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. May 17 at the hospital, West Entrance, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave.
Health
care specialists and leaders in the areas of stroke prevention,
detection and treatment will present on a variety of stroke-related
topics:
9 a.m. – Stroke is an Emergency with Hansa Sawlani, M.D., St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department (What is your tPA efficacy? Better than 88% failure rate?)
9:30 a.m. – Cardiology Related to Stroke with Zlatan Stepanovic, M.D., Cardiology, Medical Director ICU (Ask about the gut bacteria to brain health link)
10:30 a.m. – Stroke 101 with Mark Simaga, M.D., Neurology, Medical Director of the Stroke Center (Does he explain the Circle of Willis?)
11:30 a.m. – Hemorrhagic Stroke with Ankit Mehta, M.D., Neurosurgery, St. Mary Medical Center
12:15 p.m. – Rehabilitation after Stroke with Acute Rehabilitation Team, St. Mary Medical Center (What is your 100% recovery percentage?)
12:45 p.m. – Get Your Plate in Shape with Chef Ryan C. Smith, Production Supervisor/Chef
The
event will also feature a vendor fair providing stroke education and
resources, and free health screenings, including lipid profile
screening, A1C glucose screening, body composition and blood pressure.
12-hour fasting is recommended for the lipid profile and glucose
screening.(What is your stroke diet protocol? With specifics)
Registration
for this free event is necessary. To register, call (219) 836-3477 or
toll free at (866) 836-3477. Attendees are encouraged to use the free
valet parking at the West Entrance of the hospital.
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