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Who it is for:      

Individuals who have had a TIA, mild stroke, or are at high risk for stroke.

Goals:    

To assist persons to learn stroke risk factor management to reduce the risk of a future stroke.

Service:

Participants meet with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and a group of their peers to discuss risk factors for stroke and learn how they can actively manage those risk factors.  The program includes six modules - Introduction, Risk Factors, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Medications, Psychosocial impact.

Additional:                       

Participants are encouraged to bring a support person.  Participants  will also be encouraged to participate in the LiveWell Stroke Exercise  Program and other appropriate community programs.

How to Register:            

Phone the Stroke Prevention Clinic at 655-6802 to register.

Cost:                                 

$5.00 Registration fee for the entire program

Schedule:                         

Program is offered 4 times a year based on demand.

Location:

• Location varies.

Contact:                

Shannon Sigfusson

655-8691 (Phone)

655-6803 (Fax)