More About St. Mary Medical Center to Host Stroke Symposium
Are you or someone you love at risk for having a stroke? Do you want to learn more about the disease and how to prevent it? Community Healthcare System will host the “Time is Brain” Stroke Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 13 at St. Mary Medical Center, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart.
Free health screenings, vendor booths and continental breakfast will be offered at 8 a.m. Emergency medicine physician Lauren Rutili, DO; neurologist Mark Simaga, MD; and cardiologist Kais Yehyawi, MD, will lead engaging, informative and life-saving presentations on varying topics starting at 8:30 a.m. At 11:15 a.m., stroke patients will share their personal stories of conquering the disease, which is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. About 80% of strokes may be prevented my controlling risk factors and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through five critical steps, according to the American Heart Association.
1.Quit smoking – If you or someone you care for smokes or vapes, please seek help. St. Mary Medical Center offers cessation classes, and QuitNowIndiana.com has free tools to help you be successful.
2.Move more – Active adults are 25 to 30% less likely to suffer a stroke.
3.Keep blood pressure in control – High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of strokes.
4.Eat healthy – Although this helps with weight, eating healthy, regardless of weight, may be even more important. The DASH or Mediterranean diets have been proven to help.
5.Early monitoring – About 10% of strokes are suffered by those younger than 50. Monitoring your weight, blood pressures and lifestyle through every stage in life is crucial in prevention.
Be sure to visit the vendor booths at the Stroke Symposium for a variety of screenings and interactive education on stroke detection and treatment. To register for this free event, call 219-836-3477.
Free health screenings, vendor booths and continental breakfast will be offered at 8 a.m. Emergency medicine physician Lauren Rutili, DO; neurologist Mark Simaga, MD; and cardiologist Kais Yehyawi, MD, will lead engaging, informative and life-saving presentations on varying topics starting at 8:30 a.m. At 11:15 a.m., stroke patients will share their personal stories of conquering the disease, which is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. About 80% of strokes may be prevented my controlling risk factors and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through five critical steps, according to the American Heart Association.
1.Quit smoking – If you or someone you care for smokes or vapes, please seek help. St. Mary Medical Center offers cessation classes, and QuitNowIndiana.com has free tools to help you be successful.
2.Move more – Active adults are 25 to 30% less likely to suffer a stroke.
3.Keep blood pressure in control – High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of strokes.
4.Eat healthy – Although this helps with weight, eating healthy, regardless of weight, may be even more important. The DASH or Mediterranean diets have been proven to help.
5.Early monitoring – About 10% of strokes are suffered by those younger than 50. Monitoring your weight, blood pressures and lifestyle through every stage in life is crucial in prevention.
Be sure to visit the vendor booths at the Stroke Symposium for a variety of screenings and interactive education on stroke detection and treatment. To register for this free event, call 219-836-3477.
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October 13, 2022
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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St. Mary Medical Center
1500 S. Lake Park Ave
Hobart, IN 46342
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Community Healthcare System is comprised of not-for-profit hospitals: Community Hospital in Munster; St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago; St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart; specialty hospital Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point and Hartsfield Village, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Munster. The Northwest Indiana healthcare system’s vast network of care locations includes outpatient, surgical and rehabilitation centers, physician practices, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, a medically-based fitness center, cancer research foundation and cancer support center. Community Healthcare System hospitals are regional leaders in cancer treatment, cardiac care, bariatric medicine and orthopedics.
As a non-profit organization, the healthcare system offers numerous free programs, special events, preventative screenings, and support groups that aim to help to improve the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
The healthcare system’s parent company is Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides leadership and resources for the enhancement of health and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana. Projects that the Foundation has fostered have served to strengthen art, culture, and quality of life in local communities, including the development of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts; donation of the land and funding to create the Community Veterans Memorial and Community Estates, a residential neighborhood development in south Munster.
As a non-profit organization, the healthcare system offers numerous free programs, special events, preventative screenings, and support groups that aim to help to improve the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
The healthcare system’s parent company is Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides leadership and resources for the enhancement of health and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana. Projects that the Foundation has fostered have served to strengthen art, culture, and quality of life in local communities, including the development of The Center for Visual and Performing Arts; donation of the land and funding to create the Community Veterans Memorial and Community Estates, a residential neighborhood development in south Munster.
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