UTHEALTH STOMP OUT STROKE!
Thanks Community Partners for supporting our 2021 Stroke Awareness Month Program!
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Throughout the Month of May, we hosted a series of educational, interactive talks on life saving information on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery! If you missed a talk, check out our videos here to learn about specific stroke topics. We also have the speakers slides below in PDF format. |
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May 1
High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk
James Ling, M.D., Stroke, Medical Director, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. 
High Blood Pressure: A Silent Killer. Melissa Fadipe MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston
May 4th
BMI, Body Fat % and Obesity: What You Need to Know! Colleen Kehr, MSN, MBA, RN, CNRN, SCRN, NE-BC; AVP Neurological Clinical Services
HCA Houston Healthcare
1:20 pm Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes
Self-Management Education. Caleb Boutte, BSN, CPT, Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network (DAWN)
1:40 pm DASH Diet- Reducing Salt Intake. Doris Muinde, Public Health Educator, Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network (DAWN)
May 6
2:00 pm Obstructive Sleep Apnea and
Stroke Risk. Sudha S. Tallavajhula, MD, Medical Director, TIRR Neurological Sleep Disorders Center
2:20 pm "Don't Let Stress Stroke You Out" Brenda J. Yanez, MSN, RN, CMSRN.
CHI St. Luke's Health
2:40 pm Stroke Bingo
Brenda J. Yanez, MSN, RN, CMSRN CHI St. Luke's Health. 3:00 pm Meditation Demonstration Amanda Cambra, LCSW, CYT-200 Centre For Neuro Skills WEEK 2
May 10
11:00 am Stroke Continuum of Care
Jennifer Lemons, Physical Therapist, Centre for Neuro Skills
11:20 am Aphasia, Lyn Williams
Speech Language Pathologist Centre for Neuro Skills
11:40 am Meet the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), Eleni Christou-Franklin
11:45 am Fall Prevention. Konni Walton, PTA
Encompass Health of Humble
12:05 pm Meet the Stroke Warriors.
Wanda Adams May 12
1:00 pm Stroke: What Women Need to
Know! Maria Isabella Gonzales, RN, Memorial Hermann-TMC 1:20 pm Acute Stroke Treatment
Catherine Bissell, RN, Memorial Hermann Cypress
1:40 pm Update on Mobile Stroke Units & Tour, James C. Grotta, M.D.
Vascular Neurology Director Mobile Stroke Unit and Stroke Research, Clinical Innovation and Research Institute
STROKE
is a brain attack! 
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May 14 (En Espanol)
Infarto Cerebral En Comunidades De Habla Hispana. Maria Diaz, M.D., Vascular Neurology Fellow, UTHealth Stroke Institute
Stroke Prevention: AHA Life's Simple 7. Lenis Sosa, MSN, RN, CCRC, Houston Methodist Hospital
Ejercicio para disminuir el riesgo de
accidentes cerebrovasculares Mario Carrasco, Occupational Therapist Encompass Rehabilitation Hospitals
Nutrición para prevenir un Derrame Cerebral Cindy Kinsler, BSN, RN, SCRN,
Stroke Coordinator, MH-TMC
3:20 pm Latin Fitness Demonstration
Ariana Montelongo WEEK 3
May 17
1:20 pm Stroke and Depression
Jennifer B. Hughes, PhD Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
1:40 pm The American Heart
Association (AHA) presents Healthy Cooking by Chef Shonah Jefferson who will be preparing two AHA recipes: Strawberry-Orange Smoothie Full recipe here: Strawberry Orange Smoothie |American Heart Association Recipes Mason Jar Taco Salad with Avocado-Cilantro Dressing. Full recipe here: Mason Jar Taco Salad with Avocado-Cilantro Dressing | American Heart Association Recipes May 18
2:00 pm Vascular Dementia
Stella Kim, PsyD, Department of Neurology McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
2:20 pm Stroke and Migraines
Juliana B. Gomez, M.D. Vascular Neurology Fellow, UTHealth Stroke Institute
2:40 pm Signs and Symptoms of Stroke. Andrea L. Ancer
UTHealth School of Nursing
3:00 pm Yoga For Health
Debra Fowler, PhD, RN, RYT200 May 21
11:00 am Nutrition: How to Eat Brain and
Heart Healthy, Tina Wynn, RD, LD, CDE Clinical Dietician, Renal Transplant Center, Memorial Hermann-TMC
11:20 am Reading Nutrition Facts Labels.
Tina Wynn, RD, LD, CDE, Clinical Dietician, Renal Transplant Center, Memorial Hermann–TMC
\11:40 am Healthy Brain Aging
Renee Flores, M.D., Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine McGovern Medical School at UTHealth WEEK 4
May 25
3:00 pm Understanding Intracerebral Hemorrhages (Bleeding Strokes)
Hyeyoung Seol, M.D. Vascular Neurology Fellow UTHealth Stroke Institute
3:20 pm Stroke in the Black Community:
Anjail Z. Sharrief, M.D., MPH, FAHA UTHealth Stroke Institute
3:40 pm Review & Live Demonstration:
Carotid Dopplers & Transcranial Dopplers. Andrew Baretto, M.D, UTHealth Stroke institute
May 27
1:00 pm Atrial Fibrillation: A Stroke
Risk Factor. Post Acute Medical 1:20 pm Brain Imaging: What You Need to know. Roy Riascos, M.D. Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 1:40 pm Endovascular Therapies for Acute Stroke. Sunil Sheth, M.D. Co-Director Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Department of Neurology McGovern Medical School at UTHealth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*This program will be recorded. Your image and voice could be captured and recorded during the videoconference. Your participation in this virtual program equals consent to be recorded as required by law.
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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 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.