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UTHealth's
Stomp Out Stroke
Festival 2019
Houston's Best Brain Day!


REGISTER HERE

UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival Program
Saturday, June 8, 2019, ​9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Discover Green

Presented by Encompass Health

BRAIN DISCOVERY ZONE

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​LAMAR STREET @ CRAWFORD


CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Unit
Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol
screenings & health education. 9 am -2 pm


​ANDREA AND BILL WHITE PROMENADE 
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​Registered Guest Check-In 
Guests who registered online, check-in here.
Opens 8:00 am.


Onsite Registration 
For walk ins or those who have not registered 
online. Opens at 8:00 am.


Brain Imaging
UTHealth Dept. of Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging 

Brain imaging used to see the structure and function of the brain. CT, MRI, PET and fMRI. 

University of Houston
Brain-Computer Interface Systems

Dedicated to engineering of the brain, design of non-invasive brain-machine interface and robotic systems for repair of the motor system. See robotic demonstrations.


Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Disease & Coronary Artery Disease
UTHealth Stroke Institute

What is AF? How does AF relate to stroke?
Atrial fibrillation treatment.  how to lower your risk of heart disease


​Healthy Brain Aging
UTHealth Geriatrics 

Steps to promote a healthy brain as you age.

Stroke Research
UTHealth Stroke Institute 


Fitness Education & Fun
Houston Area Nurse Practitioners

How much should you exercise daily?
+ Fitness testing.


Adult & Kids Vision Screenings
UTHealth Ophthalmology Student Group

Adult & Kids vision screenings. Testing visual acuity and general eye health examination. Affect of high blood pressure on vision. 

Brain Game - Lollipop Tree
UTHealth Stroke Institute


Brain Parts & Function
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) Baylor College of Medicine

Learn about the different parts of the brain and their function.  Check out our brain models.
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HEALTHY BRAIN ZONE
​Sponsored by THINK Specialists for Kids


Special Guest & Emcee- José Griñan, FOX 26
Co-Emcee- Lady MaCallan


​Medical & Cooling Station
Sponsored by SETRAC and
Acadian Ambulance Service's
​
Providing onsite BLS level emergency medical support or drop by to cool down.



THINK SPECIALISTS For KIDS STAGE
Schedule of Events

  9:00 am DJ 
10:00 am Dance of Asian America

10:30 am Malias Hula Hut
11:00 am Welcome Remarks -E
lizabeth Noser &
​                J
osé Griñan, FOX 26
11:15 am Rhodes School Drumline and  Dance

11:30 am Collective Sound Cloggers 
12:00 pm Latin Fitness
12:40 pm Ballet Folklorico Azteca de Houston
  1:15 pm Rising Stars Academy of Dance

  1:45 pm  Robot Extreme Dance
  2:00 pm To Cool To Smoke Puppet Show by                            MDACC
  2:30 pm Live Ice Sculpting by Reverend Butter

   3:30 pm Event Closes 


Snack Station
UTHealth Stroke Institute

Free popcorn, water while supplies last.

MPOWER Expert Fitness & Nutrition
Results driven fitness and nutrition solutions with a focus on body fat reduction.

Ask the Dietician: Check BMI /
Body Fat % Memorial Hermann-TMC Nutrition Dept.  

Check BMI and body fat percentage.
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Stroke Risk Factors
St. Joseph Medical Center
Learn about high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes and how each relates to stroke. 

Stroke Risk Assessment
UTHealth Stroke Institute

Stroke prevention, treatment and signs of stroke (FAST) Check your stroke risk.


Encompass Health 
One of the nation's largest rehabilitation providers. Get info on rehabilitation services,  programs and technology. 
One of the nation's largest rehabilitation providers. Get info on rehabilitation services,  programs and technology.

Group Fitness, Challenges, Tug of War and Pain Assessments 
Facet Seven Fitness

One of the nation's largest rehabilitation providers. Get info on rehabilitation services,  programs and 

Cullen Veranda

Cholesterol, Glucose & Blood Pressure Screenings HEB Pharmacy 
Check your cholesterol- no fasting required and glucose- fasting required for accuracy. Review results and Q&A with pharmacists.

Carotid Ultrasound Screen
UTHealth Stroke Institute

Measures blood flow through the carotid arteries
which supply blood to the brain. Assesses blood flow and detects blockages.


Blood Pressure Screen
UT Physicians

BP check.  Review results with a health care provider. Why is high BP the silent killer?

Blood Pressure Screen
UT Physicians

Back pain, a stooped posture of fracture history, maybe signs of osteoporosis.  Check your heel bone density screen.

STROKE RECOVERY ZONE

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​​Diabetes Awareness and Wellness
Network (DAWN) 
Diabetes risk assessments,
health coaching and education


AmeriHeart Inflatable Heart Exhibit
UTHealth Stroke Institute


Texas Heart Institute's Center for  Women’s Heart & Vascular Health 
Everything we do to reduce heart attack risk, reduces stroke risk, yet women don’t perceive themselves at risk for stroke. Prompt diagnosis and treatment maybe the difference between life or death.

Texas Heart Institute's Project Heart: Stroke versus Heart Attack
Learn about anatomy of the heart and circulatory system. Why making healthy eating choices and physical activity is important to the circulation system. Earn a Cool-E badge.

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake Comprehensive rehabilitation services focused on brain injury and stroke.

Memory Screen 
UTHealth Neurology

Memory loss? Forgetful? Memory screen for
adults age > 45.


Fall Risk Assessments
NeuroRestorative

Providing the highest quality post-acute neurorehabilitation to persons who have sustained an acquired brain injury.

Houston Aphasia Recovery Center 
Wellness program and support services for persons with aphasia and their families.


Tobacco Prevention
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Tobacco prevention and cessation. 
 

Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Houston 

Do you have a language or hearing problem?
Learn about our research & clinical services.


NeuroSkills Centre
Learn about our services. Meet our Speech Therapist to learn about dysphagia. 

Silver Sneakers Demonstrations
Tivity Health

Stroke Warriors

Local stroke support group, welcoming new members.

Music Therapy
Texas Music Therapy Services

Stroke Warriors

Local stroke support group, welcoming new members.

Simple Cooking with Heart by American Heart Association.  Chef Tim is our Resident Chef.  11:30 am and 1:30 pm    
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​BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TEXAS CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND 
Kid's drop by for free Balloon Twister, Face
​Painting and Moonwalk


Kids Migraines
THINK Specialists for Kids

Does your child complain of frequent headaches? Diagnosis and treatment of migraines in kids. 

Balloon Twister & Snow Cones
by THINK Specialists for Kids 

Drop by for a free snow cone and balloon twister. Learn about migraines in kids and concussions. 

Community Health Choice


Texas Medical Association's
Hard Hats for Little Heads. 

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs
Medical Center in Houston 

Properly fitting helmets can prevent head injuries. Learn helmet safety and fitting. Free bike helmet while supplies last.


Kids think FAST
Houston Methodist Neurological Institute

Kids learn about stroke and signs of stroke
using FAST.


Nutrition: You are What you Eat!
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital 

Moonwalk
UTHealth Stroke Institute

Ballon Twister 9:30 am - 3 pm
Face Painting
UThealth Stroke Institute

Kids drop by for free face painting and balloon twisting. 

Get Fit with Hula Dancing
Malia's Hula Hut

Dance is a great, fun way to be fit! 

Bubble Lick
Innovative Allergy Clinic

Club SciKidz

American Robotics Academy


Robot Extreme
UTHealth Stroke Institute

Meet & take pics with Robot Extreme


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