University Hospitals offers free stroke screenings throughout month of May

Monday, April 24, 2023

During Stroke Awareness Month, learn whether you’re at risk

Are you at risk for a stroke? Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. A simple screening can provide peace of mind.
 
Throughout May, which was named Stroke Awareness Month by the National Stroke Association, University Hospitals is offering free stroke screenings for area residents.
 
Screenings include stroke risk assessment; body mass index; blood pressure; blood glucose, and total cholesterol.
 
Dates and locations:
 
May 3 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
UH Ahuja Medical Center
Enid B. and David M. Rosenberg, MD
Conference Suites A/B & C
3999 Richmond Road, Beachwood
 
May 4 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UH Cleveland Medical Center
Atrium (near cafeteria)
11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
 
May 9 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
North Olmsted Senior Center
28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted
 
May 10 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.*
UH Elyria Medical Center
Gates Auditorium
630 East River Street, Elyria
 
May 11 | 12 - 2 p.m.*
Parma-Powers Branch of Cuyahoga
County Public Library
6996 Powers Boulevard, Parma
 
May 12 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UH Brunner Sanden Deitrick
Wellness Center
8655 Market Street, Mentor
 
May 17 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ashland County Fairgrounds -
Mozelle Hall
2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland
Ice Cream Social Senior Health Fair
 
May 18 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Southwest General Health Center
Williams Conference Center
18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
May 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Haymaker Farmers Market
217 North Mantua Street, Kent
 
May 22 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Westlake Community/Senior Center
28975 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake
 
May 24 | 12 – 1 p.m.*
UH Conneaut Medical Center
Board Room
158 West Main Road, Conneaut
 
May 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UH Cleveland Medical Center
Atrium (near cafeteria)
11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
 
May 31 | 12 – 1 p.m.*
UH Geneva Medical Center
Cafeteria
870 West Main Street, Geneva
 
May 31 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UH Geauga Medical Center
Main Lobby
13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon

* Screenings and additional activities offered at these events may vary. Please visit the Website for more information.
 
Preregistration is not required. Visit UHhospitals.org/StrokeRisk to learn more about stroke risk or to find additional stroke screening dates and locations.

Plus, two virtual talks
UH also is offering two virtual health talks. To register for these, visit UHhospitals.org/StrokeRisk.
 
Stroke Awareness Month: Stroke 101
May 10, 2023 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Presented by:
Cathy Sila, MD, the Gilbert W Humphrey Endowed Professor; Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center and UH Systems Stroke Program, UH Neurological Institute, UH Cleveland Medical Center, and Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
 
Life After Stroke – Community Education and Support Series Event
May 24 | 6 – 7 p.m.
 
Topics include:
 
• Stroke Prevention Medications
– Cathy Sila, MD
 
• Driving Evaluations after a Stroke
– Joshua Washock, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
 
• Smoking Cessation Strategies
– Laura Lucchesi, MS, BSN, CTTS
 
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