Free Stroke Assessments In Alameda This Week

ALAMEDA, CA — Strokes are the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke. The majority occur in people over the age of 65.

Alameda Hospital, a certified primary stroke center, is offering free stroke assessments on May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Assessments will take place at the Mastick Senior Center, Social Hall, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.

Appointments are required! Interested community members should call (510) 814-4362 or email relations@alamedahealthsystem.org to make a free appointment.

Assessments include:

• Blood pressure
• Body mass index
• Finger stick blood test for total cholesterol
• Blood glucose screening for diabetes
• Quick-look EKG for heart rhythm abnormalities
• Personal review of your individual risk for stroke
• Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke

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