Baptist Health System in the Community, San Antonio, Texas

Baptist Health System exists to provide the highest quality in health care delivery, education and community service through a dedicated team of health care professionals working together in a compassionate Christian environment. This blog is general in nature, and should not be construed as an authority over the standard of care provided by your clinician. In the case of a medical emergency, call your physician or other healthcare professional, 911 or local emergency department immediately.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Stroke Awareness is Important

With so many great resources on hand at any one of our five hospitals we are actively involved in the community and often present educational seminars at local organizations, non-profits, and church groups. On Monday, February 2nd Baptist Health System's VP of Neurosciences, Suzanne Delboccio and Ana Tattersall-Cocke, Director of Stroke Services, gave a class on stroke awareness for the group OASIS, a national nonprofit educational organization for mature adults. Nearly 50 people attended and many more were placed on a waiting list for future classes. A blood pressure screening was also given to the attendees.

For information on how to recognize signs of stroke visit the Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System.