Baptist South Hosts Educational Program on Stroke Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment on May 12
May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Jacksonville, Florida, May 1, 2008 -- On Monday, May 12, 6 pm, Baptist Medical Center South will present "Stroke: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment" for the community, which will be held in the Azalea Conference Room near the main entrance of the hospital.

Led by neurologist Gregory Sengstock, MD, medical director of the Stroke Center at Baptist South, the program seeks to increase public awareness of stroke risk factors and prevention, as well as emphasize the importance of seeking early treatment at a medical center with stroke care expertise.

Refreshments and the welcome will begin at 6 pm, followed by Dr. Sengstock's presentation from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. There will be a question-and-answer session with Dr. Sengstock at the end of the lecture. Complimentary blood pressure screenings will be offered as well.

Please RSVP by calling 202.CARE (2273).

For more information on stroke, please visit e-baptisthealth.com/stroke.