LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., so being aware of the warning signs and prevention methods is critical to stopping one before it happens. Join Baptist Health Community Outreach on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. for a Stroke 101 virtual class with information that can help you stay happy and healthy.
The online course is free and open to the public. Shelbie Quenga, RN, stroke coordinator at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, will cover the following topics:
- What is a stroke?
- What is a mini stroke?
- What are stroke symptoms?
- How do I identify the warning signs (F.A.S.T.)?
- How can I make healthy lifestyle changes?
To join the class via Google Meet, visit bit.ly/bhstroke101 or call in at 1-617-675-4444 using the following PIN: 191 003 160 9196#
Baptist Health Community Outreach regularly holds online health and wellness classes on topics such as stroke, diabetes, women’s health, heart health and more. For more information about this stroke education class or to learn more about Baptist Health’s award-winning stroke care, visit baptist-health.com.
About Baptist Health
For more than 100 years, Baptist Health has delivered All Our Best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health is Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; a graduate residency program; and access to virtual care anytime, anywhere. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit baptist-health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.