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BELPRE -- The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Stroke Program World Stroke Day event will be held 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the Belpre Senior Center.
The program will feature doctors, educators and therapists who will discuss what a stroke is, symptoms and prevention.
Among the speakers will be: Camden Clark: Callie Benedict, AS, NREMTB, Stroke Program coordinator; Jay Thorn, Paramedic, EMS educator; Dr. Douglas Kohn, PhD, PT-Stroke & Physical Therapy; Kennedy Kidder, MOTR/L-Stroke & Occupational Therapy. Representatives of Encompass Health: Cami Smith, DPT, Stroke & Inpatient Rehabilitation; Kerri Lauer, CRT, Senior Rehab liaison; Megan Schilling, director of business development; Cami Smith, DPT, director of therapy.
World Stroke Day, observed Oct. 29, underscores the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raises awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition and promotes better care and support for survivors.
This WVU Medicine Camden Clark Stroke Program World Stroke Day Event serves as a community education resource.