From staff reports
UPMC Northwest will host two free events to recognize National Stoke Awareness Month including a celebration for stroke survivors and free stroke screenings.
On Monday, May 20, area survivors of stroke and their guests may attend a free dinner at UPMC Northwest at 100 Fairfield Drive in Seneca.
The program and dinner will begin at 5 p.m. with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Free screenings
Free stroke screenings and educational information will be offered to the community from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 23, at the hospital.
Screenings will include:
— Stroke risk assessment
— Carotid artery check
— Blood pressure
— Blood glucose and A1C screening
— Body composition
— Cholesterol (includes HDL, LDL, triglycerides) requires a 12-hour fast
Registration for the screening event is required by Thursday, May 16. To register or for more information, call (814) 677-1463 or (800) 422-8888.
Both events are made possible through a grant from the Northwest Hospital Foundation.
