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Beebe Medical Center to Hold Free Stroke Risk Assessment

04/29/08

Beebe Medical Center, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, will host a free Stroke Risk Assessment to be held on Thursday, May 8, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Wal-Mart on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach.

There is no need to schedule an appointment. In just a few minutes, participants can identify their risk for stroke, have their blood pressure and pulse checked, and receive education pertaining to the warning signs and ways to reduce their chances of stroke.

According to the American Heart Association, Stroke is the No. 3 killer and the No. 1 disabler of Americans. Every 60 seconds someone suffers a stroke. Every 3 minutes someone dies from a stroke. Stroke needs to be treated with the same sense of urgency as a heart attack. Because of this, the new terminology for stroke is Brain Attack . Early intervention can minimize brain injury and preventive care may reduce the risk of stroke.

For any questions concerning the event, call Ginny Rickards (302) 645-3251, ext. 5468.

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a charitable mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us online at www.beebemed.org