United Health Services (UHS) is set to host a stroke awareness and education event on May 1. Taking place from 12 to 4 p.m. at the UHS Salanger Outpatient Center, 4417 Vestal Parkway East, the event is open to the public.
Carrie Davis, Vice President at UHS, invites locals to “just stop by to learn more” about stroke risks and prevention. UHS experts will cover topics such as recognizing stroke warning signs, maintaining healthy blood pressure, and understanding preventive treatments. Participants will also receive free carotid artery screenings and have the opportunity to try rehabilitation equipment.
The event coincides with National Stroke Awareness Month. UHS will also discuss its new Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. These efforts aim to educate the public on the vital statistics of stroke, a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States. “One in six deaths in the United States is due to stroke and, every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke,” the organization notes.
The BEFAST approach—balance loss, eye issues, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and the need for timely emergency response—will also be emphasized as an important tool in identifying and reacting to strokes.
Founded in 1981, UHS is a not-for-profit healthcare system. It serves Greater Binghamton and nearby counties, providing a wide range of medical services in New York’s Southern Tier. The organization emphasizes it is not associated with Universal Health Services, Inc. or its affiliates.
For updates, people are encouraged to visit UHS’s website or follow them on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
