First Tuesday Educational Series

Stroke Prevention
Empowering You With Knowledge

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Location

Virtual

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Protect your Health

Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke. But there's a lot you can do to protect your health! 

Join Sentara Martha Jefferson's Stroke Program Coordinator for this free virtual presentation, where you'll learn to reduce your risk by recognizing the stroke warning signs and making simple lifestyle changes to improve your health. You'll learn to: 

  • Recognize the stroke warning signs;
  • Identify common stroke risk factors;
  • Manage health conditions and make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk;
  • Understand the critical importance of seeking emergency care at the first signs of a stroke. The sooner you act, the better the outcome.

Register today and empower yourself with life-saving knowledge!

About the Speaker: Stefanie Brock, BSN, RN, CCCTM | Stroke Program Coordinator

Stefanie Brock is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Mennonite University. She is certified in care coordination and transition management, helping patients navigate their care and recovery. With 15 years of experience, Stefanie started her career at Sentara RMH, working on a tele-stroke-renal unit, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care. She has also held leadership roles in case management and nursing teams. As the Stroke Coordinator at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Stefanie advocates for the best practices in stroke care, oversees patient outcomes, and uses data to improve treatment and recovery processes.

 

First Tuesdays Learning outside of the doctors office

Have you ever left your health provider's office and remembered you had another question? Do you want to learn more about a specific health topic more in depth? Our First Tuesday series is a great place to learn more about various health issues that affect us all. 

In past First Tuesdays we have explored topics from Alzheimer's and dementia to seasonal depression. Want to learn more about a topic? Send us an email or give us a call to suggest a speaker or topic. Watch past sessions.

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