Stroke is a medical emergency – just like a heart attack. Nearly two million brain cells die every minute following a stroke, so the sooner treatment begins, the more likely you are to protect yourself from serious disability. Fortunately, most ERs are equipped to administer the clot-busting drug t-PA – which can be an effective treatment if given within three hours of your first symptom. But if you miss that three-hour window, or need more advanced levels of care, it’s important to know that Sarasota Memorial is the region’s only state-certified “Comprehensive Stroke Center,” for people facing the greatest challenges in stroke care. May is Stroke Awareness Month, the perfect time to learn about the symptoms of stroke and how to react in an emergency. Join us for “Think Stroke, Think FAST,” a free educational event noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in Sarasota Memorial’s first floor hospital auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Call (941) 917-7777 or register online. Ask us about our free FAST stroke magnets.
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May 13, 10-11 a.m.: 
Driving & Memory Loss
This summer, Sarasota Memorial’s Memory Disorder Clinic will provide free screenings to help older adults identify health issues that could affect their driving ability. A limited number of scholarships for full driving evaluations are available if needed. As part of this special outreach program, the hospital also is hosting a free “CarFit” event on Thursday, May 29, 9 a.m.-noon, at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Developed by the AAA Auto Club, AARP, the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Society on Aging, the program helps older drivers adapt their cars to make their driving experience the safest and most comfortable possible. For information about this program or free screenings and services provided by Sarasota Memorial’s Memory Disorder Clinic, please call (941) 917-7197.
Assessing Your Cardiac Health
Are you concerned about risks associated with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, but are not yet showing signs or symptoms of the disease. If so, visit Sarasota Memorial’s new Cardiovascular Disease Assessment Center, offering people of all ages concerned about cardiac health the earliest and most complete series of tests available to detect early markers of the disease. The results provide all of the vital information you and your doctor will need to safeguard your heart - and your quality of life. No physician referral is necessary. Or to learn about ways to prevent or manage early stages of heart disease, attend our free cardiac education class, 6 p.m. June 4, at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. Register online or RSVP to (941) 917-7777.
Express Yourself
Sarasota Memorial is proud to introduce Arts in Health Care – a free weekly expressive arts open studio to promote individual creative expression, relaxation, health and healing. The class meets 9-11 a.m. every Monday at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. Supplies are provided. Please RSVP to (941) 917-7293.
Perfect Prescription for Weight Loss
Every person is different. His/her weight loss plans should be, too. That's the basis behind Sarasota Memorial’s new Weight Management Partner Program, a completely customized eight-week program of diet, exercise and education. The medically supervised program uses SenseWear, wireless sensors to help monitor participants’ calorie intake and exercise output in real time, every day, so they learn not only how to lose weight, but how to keep it off. Each week, participants meet with a multi-disciplinary team of health and fitness experts to adapt the program’s weight loss strategies to meet their personal goals and make adjustments based on the previous week’s results. Sign up today for one of our next eight-week sessions starting May 19 or July 21, or attend a free information session, 6-7 p.m. May 26 or June 16, at the Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. (off Clark Road). For information, call (941) 917-4998.
Attention all cancer survivors: Mark your calendar Sunday, June 1, for Sarasota's annual National Cancer Survivors’ Day celebration. This year’s event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Michael's on East Ballroom. All cancer survivors are invited. There is no charge to attend, but seating is limited and reservations are requested. Register online or call Sarasota Memorial's HealthLine at (941) 917-7777 to RSVP.
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