Hospital News: Virginia Mason hosts “Stroke Awareness Open House”

Virginia Mason will host a Stroke Awareness Open House Monday, May 18th from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The event will include talks by neurology experts on stroke prevention and tips for caregivers. There will also be demonstration of “Wii-hab”, rehabilitation therapy using the popular Nintendo Wii device.

Speakers will include Timothy Scearce, MD, neurologist, Group Health, and Kris Rhoads, PhD, neuropsychologist, Virginia Mason. Virginia Mason’s Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Clinic staff will provide information on stroke risk screening.

WHEN: 

• Monday, May 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. 

 
WHERE:

• Virginia Mason Seattle Main Campus, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Lindeman Pavilion, Level 1, 1201 Terry Ave., Seattle, Wash. 

COST:

• Free

REGISTRATION:

• Pre-registration is encouraged.
• To register, visit VirginiaMason.org and click on “Events,” or call (206) 341-0183.

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