HCA Florida Northside Hospital hosts Stroke Awareness Health Seminar
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – HCA Florida Northside Hospital is excited to bring timely health topics to our community, allowing participants to meet medical experts, during a lunch and learn format. May is Stroke Awareness Month. Join HCA Florida Northside Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center Nurse Practitioner Tracy Czop who will explain the symptoms of a stroke, what to be aware of and how to act FAST.
Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke. There is treatment options if you act FAST that can significantly reverse the effects of a stroke. FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help detect and enhance responsiveness to the needs of a person having a stroke. The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services.
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The presentation will be held at HCA Florida Northside Hospital, Medical Office Plaza 2ndfloor auditorium 6006 49th Street North, St. Petersburg, on Wednesday, May 1, 12-1 p.m.
Please RSVP to 855-422-2228. You are more than welcomed to bring a guest. A light, boxed lunch will be served.