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Norwalk Hospital Hosts Panel on Stroke Care

[Editor's Note: This announcement was originally published on Oct. 24.]

Community Invited to Learn about Stroke Prevention and Care

Norwalk Hospital Staff to Present on Stroke Care

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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability. Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable, thus validating the need for hospitals to actively educate the community. Norwalk Hospital invites community members to attend a special panel presentation on Stroke Care on Thursday, October 27 from 8.15 – 9.30 am.

Stroke Care Panel

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Jack Majesky, Wilton EMS

Ari Perkins, MD, Department of Emergency

Jason Orlinick, MD, Associate Chair, Department of Medicine

Daryl Story, MD, Neurology Associates of Norwalk

Claudio Petrillo, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Event Details – Free and Open to the Public
Thursday, October 27, 2011
8.15 – 9.30 am
Patio Room, 5th Floor
Norwalk Hospital
Refreshments will be served

To register, please contact
Suzanne Schintzius at 203-852-2386 or Suzanne.Schintzius@norwalkhealth.org

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