Stroke is a brain disease? Well, according to WHO ICD, it’s NOT
Stroke is the number one cause of long term severe disability. Stroke survivors and their families are dependent on progress around neurological research and neurorehabilitation to ameliorate their disability. From a patient perspective, it makes no sense for stroke...
Strong Social Circles Shorten Stays in Stroke Rehab Facilities
Rachel Lutz | https://www.hcplive.com/ When stroke or lower extremity surgery patients have strong social and family support, they often spend less time in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, according to findings presented in the journal Physical Medicine and...
Together Under the Umbrella: Let’s make the Invisible Visible!
October 16th – 22nd is Invisible Disabilities Week. Let’s make the invisible visible by supporting this initiative! Invisible disability is a term that captures a whole spectrum of hidden symptoms or challenges that are primarily neurological in nature.Many brain and...
Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s Project: Sharing the important knowledge while creating the buzz
Following the news about Sutter Lakeside Hospital's from Lakeport (USA) staff hitting the streets to bring preventative education to Lake County, we spoke with Sandra Levy, SAFE Vice President. Sutter Lakeside Hospital's Project Beginning Thursday, Oct. 13, hospital...
Grassroots program builds stroke awareness
By Morgen Wells LAKEPORT >> Sutter Lakeside Hospital staff are hitting the streets to bring preventative education to Lake County. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 13, hospital staff members will pledge to educate five friends or family members about the signs and...
