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National Stroke Alert Day is May 5 - Silicon Valley has programs throughout the month

stroke guy
To  request copies of 'Stroke Stick Guy'in English, Spanish,
Chinese, Vietnamese or Japanese email
support@psastroke.org or
call (650) 565-8485.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month.  Every year,  the Peninsula Stroke Association presents Victory Over Stroke, a series of educational and fundraising events with a medical panel from local stroke centers that presents the latest in stroke treatment, prevention and research. 

For sponsorship opportunities and information about Victory Over Stroke 2009 contact PSA at events@psastroke.org or call (650) 565-8485.
May 7 - Victory Over Stroke (Santana Row, San Jose)
May 13 - Victory Over Stroke (the Magnolia of Millbrae)
May 20 - Victory Over Stroke (O'Connor Hospital, San Jose)
May 28 - Victory Over Stroke (Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto)

 
For more info: Peninsula Stroke Association, www.psastroke.org, (650) 565-8485 and American Stroke Association, http://www.strokeassociation.org

 

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  • Michelle 2 years ago
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    Good topic to cover and that visual works -- makes it easier for people to recognize the signs.

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