Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700Stroke is America’s #4 killer. Let’s not give up the fight.
Every 40 seconds, stroke claims another victim. And what many may not realize, strokes do not discriminate based on age. Sequestration is cutting NIH stroke research and jeopardizing cures – for the health of generations to come.
Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700Sleep Apnea and Stroke
Sleep apnea can increase the risk for many vascular problems including stroke. Dr. Maha Alattar is a Board Certified Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist. She holds certifications from the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the Board of Sleep Medicine. Below a featured powerpoint by Dr. Maha Alattar on stroke and sleep apnea.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0700Stroke Rehab Providers
Looking for survivor and family support? Share the online discussion board of American Stroke Association's "Stroke Connection Magazine" on Facebook with your patients and their families. Become a "fan" and check out the discussion tab.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -07002013 Sentara Neuroscience Conference
Today’s Multispecialty Approach to Neuroscience Care
May 31 - June 1, 2013
The Founders Inn
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-5511
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0700VSSTF 2013 Scheduled Quarterly Meetings
The Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force is planning to hold its 2013 quarterly meeting on the following dates:
Jan 23 in Richmond, Va, with a snow date of Jan 30th
April 19th in Lynchburg, Va
July 19th Abingdon, VA, and
October 18th in Norfolk, Va. Locations are yet to be determined.
The meetings run from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. and are open to the public, but PLEASE RSVP AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
Please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions so the VSS can accommodate all participants. If you would like to attend these or future meetings please contact Laura Wimmer at the address below:
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700Sentara System Stroke Coordinators Team receives CEO Award
Sat, 06 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700American Heart Stroke conference in Richmond Virginia a huge success!
The American Heart hosted a stroke conference at the Westin Hotel in Richmond, Virginia on September 18th, 2012. Over 180 stroke professionals attended.
To view the presentations from the six wonderful stroke experts please go to link below.
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