Baptist Health to Present "Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide" on First Coast News June 19
Program Is Hosted by Today Show's Al Roker, Features Local Stroke Physicians

Jacksonville, Florida, June 6, 2007 -- Baptist Health will present "Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide" on First Coast News, WTLV-12, on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, from 7-8 pm. A phone bank staffed by stroke experts with Baptist Stroke Centers will be hosted by First Coast News Anchor Deanna Fené before, during and after the program, from 5-8:30 pm.

"Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide," hosted by Today show co-host Al Roker, is an in-depth look at what stroke is, who's at risk, what the warning signs are, groundbreaking new treatments, and research and rehabilitation that offer hope for the future.

"Brain Attack" features interviews with local stroke experts such as:

Sean Orr, MD, medical director, Joint Commission-certified Baptist Stroke Centers

Gregory Sengstock, MD, neurologist, Baptist Medical Center South

Richard Stromberg, MD, chief of emergency medicine, Baptist Medical Center Downtown

It also includes real-life stories, featuring interviews with former CBS anchorman Mark McEwen and TV star Della Reese, both stroke survivors, along with comedian/actor Billy Crystal, whose parents suffered strokes.

For more information on stroke, please call 904.202.CARE (2273) or visit e-baptisthealth.com/stroke.