UTHEALTH STOMP OUT STROKE
May Stroke Awareness Month
Calling All Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts Stomp Out Stroke program
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Join us on Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 am to 1:15 pm at Children's Museum Houston. For a half day of Stroke and Brain related interactive, educational stations including Brain Anatomy and Function, Stomp Out Stroke, Brain Fitness, Brain Nutrition and more! At the end of the program, Girl Scouts receive a Stomp Out Stroke patch. Registration REQUIRED! For Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Limited to 100 Girl Scouts. FREE. Girl Scout Troop Leaders, parents/guardians register HERE: https://uthtmc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aCydYP6yNzkSdU |
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Texas Stroke Conference: Stroke Recovery in 2022
Friday, May 27, 2022, 8am-2:30pm
United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Tx. This FREE community program will provide updates on novel stroke treatments, post-stroke mood disorders, status of mobile stroke units in Texas and more! Attend live or remotely. Lunch provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED at https://forms.setrac.org/220315478036856 Sponsored by the Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council in partnership with the UTHealth Stroke Institute and SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council |
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UTHealth Stroke Institute Community Newsletter
You will be added to our email list and receive a quarterly newsletter, as well as periodic special mailings for important news updates.
Now available in Spanish. Special Thanks to the Asociación Nacional Contra el Infarto Cerebral, A.C. for your partnership in stroke community outreach and providing Spanish translation services. The ANCIC is the first stroke survivor support group established in Mexico City in 2013.
HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTERHARC is open for people with aphasia, their caregivers, and families. The entry point for new participants and caregivers is the Introductory Program that evaluates communication ability and provides techniques for communicating with aphasic people. To start, call for information and schedule a facility tour. After your screening is complete, you will participate in the Introductory Program. Then, you and your caregiver will be part of the HARC family. Address: 5005 Woodway Drive, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77056; 713-781-7100
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Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Corner
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Know the Signs of Stroke |
Know Less Common Stroke Symptoms |
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A stroke, is a brain attack, every second counts. Think FAST to learn stroke warning signs!
F - Ask the person to smile; Does one side droop? A - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S - Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? T - If you observe any of these signs, TIME TO CALL 911 immediately! |
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MIND AND BODY HEALTH
The Jung Center's Mind Body Spirit Institute Weekly Meditation
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Offering free, live-streamed sessions of Weekly Meditation: The Power of Community, a program focused on cultivating wellness and emotional health. To register or for more information, click on the below image. For further information and resources on coping with the current COVID-19
crisis, visit the Stroke Institute's Mental Health Division HERE. |
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Managing Stress & Anxiety in a 24-hour News Cycle
by Jennifer B. Hughes
As we continue to deal with the stress of COVID-19 and other information online and in the media, many people are feeling irritated and anxious. For some, this might affect how they interact with their family and friends and how they feel at work. With all the information bombarding us every single day, sometimes it feels like there is no way to escape it! Fortunately, we can take back
some control and choose how much and what types of media we have in our lives.
It is recommended that you decide how much media is healthy for you personally and when you want to watch the news or be on social media. You might think about choosing a specific time of day, say from 4pm- 4:30pm, and ONLY allow yourself to watch the news or be online during that time. This can be tricky at first, and it's so tempting to go to social media during down times in our day, but by making this choice and sticking to it, you are taking back your power, which can help decrease anxiety and irritation.
some control and choose how much and what types of media we have in our lives.
It is recommended that you decide how much media is healthy for you personally and when you want to watch the news or be on social media. You might think about choosing a specific time of day, say from 4pm- 4:30pm, and ONLY allow yourself to watch the news or be online during that time. This can be tricky at first, and it's so tempting to go to social media during down times in our day, but by making this choice and sticking to it, you are taking back your power, which can help decrease anxiety and irritation.
Stroke Strides
UTHealth Stroke Institute Community Newsletter
Connecting stroke survivors, caregivers and the community. Our focus is increasing stroke awareness and knowledge, providing stroke education, updates on stroke research and treatment and information on local resources.
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Stroke Strides June 2020 Newsletter
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Stroke Strides Junio 2020 Boletin
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Stroke Support Groups
West Houston Stroke Warriors
Houston's largest stroke support group with over 120 stroke survivors & caregivers. Meet new friends, enjoy fun activities, or share your story with other stroke survivors. Meets Saturday @ 10 am. To join or for further information, contact Wanda Adams, 281-588-8590 or wanda.adams@hcahealthcare.com.
Houston's largest stroke support group with over 120 stroke survivors & caregivers. Meet new friends, enjoy fun activities, or share your story with other stroke survivors. Meets Saturday @ 10 am. To join or for further information, contact Wanda Adams, 281-588-8590 or wanda.adams@hcahealthcare.com.
Find A Stroke Support Group Near You!
For information on stroke support groups near you, go to the American Stroke Association Stroke Support Group Finder.
For information on stroke support groups near you, go to the American Stroke Association Stroke Support Group Finder.
** Many stroke support groups have suspended meetings or changed their meeting format to comply with stay-at-home orders and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Use the contact information provided to check for meeting schedule changes before trying to attend any meeting at this time.
