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Making the Stroke Connection: Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Forum
  • Updated:May 14,2013

The American Stroke Association Presents:
American Heart and American Stroke Association Co-Branded Logo 
Making the Stroke Connection
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Forum
 
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
11:30 am ~ 3:30 pm
 
The Worcester Senior Center
128 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
 
Target Audience: Stroke Survivors and Caregivers from the Central Massachusetts Area.
 
Event Overview:
This educational forum is designed to provide valuable education, tools and resources to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors, their caregivers and family members, and will include exhibitors and lunch. 

AGENDA
Don't Leave Me This Way cover - book by Julia Fox Garrison11:30 - 12:00
Registration & Exhibitors

12:00 - 12:30
Lunch and Opening Remarks

12:30 - 3:30
Keynote Speaker
Julia Fox Garrison

Stroke Survivor, Speaker, and Best-selling Author of
Don't Leave Me This Way (or when I get back on my feet you'll be sorry)
 
Photo of Julia Fox Garrison

Stroke Prevention, Warning Signs and 9-1-1 -- Steven Donhowe, MD, Reliant Medical Group
Road to Recovery -- Leah Rogers, MS OTR/L, Whittier Rehabilitation
Stroke of Luck:  Learning to Live Each Precious Day! -- Rachel S. Henry, MA Ed - Stroke Survivor
Stroke Recovery:  The Evolution of Post Stroke Adjustment -- Sherre L. Estes, Psy. D, Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and UMASS Medical School

There is no cost to register, but registration is required as space is limited.
To register,
please complete the registration form. You may also contact Kari Franceschina at kari.franceschina@heart.org or 413-735-2102.

Help promote this exciting event!

Download the 8.5 x 11 Poster
Download the 11 x 17 Poster
Download the printer-friendly registration form
 
The American Stroke Association would like to thank the following sponsors
and supporters of the Stroke Forum:

Gold Sponsors
UMass Memorial Healthcare
Genentech

Silver Sponsor
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital

Bronze Sponsor
St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available -- download and complete the form or contact: Shannon Melluzzo or 413-735-2104


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