Stroke support group hosted by Beckley ARH
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley ARH Hospital will have its first-ever Stroke Support Group meeting.
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It will be at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging on May 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. These will be ongoing meetings and will help support and educate the public and families, and stroke survivors about stroke awareness and the medical issues that come with it.
“So many individuals in southern West Virginia have suffered strokes and are in need of resources and support to help them as they work to get back to their pre-stroke level or as close as they possibly can,” Beckley ARH Stroke Coordinator Courtney Jackson said.
The first meeting will be a meet and greet, including participants meeting Jackson and ARH Community Development Manager Kelly Elkins.
“We want to talk to and listen to people’s stories so we can help better understand the kind of information and resources they would like us to provide in future meetings,” Elkins said.
Every meeting will take place at the same time and be the first Wednesday of every month, and will include goodie bags, healthy snacks, and informative education will always be at every meeting.
Jackson and Elkins said they encourage anyone to come who has dealt with this type of concerning health issue.
“We just want to educate area residents not only on how to care for themselves and for their families post-stroke, but also on stroke risks and how to prevent them,” Jackson said.
“We want to provide assistance and support so that they know they are not alone,” Elkins added.
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In 2023, Beckley ARH Hospital received its Primary Stroke Certification.
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