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Spot a Stroke FAST

Every 40 seconds in the United States, a
stroke occurs.  When it comes to stroke and other conditions of the brain,
it’s critical that treatment be started fast. 
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Dr.
Harish Shownkeen
, Medical Director of Neuro Interventional Surgery at
Silver Cross Hospital, will discuss how to identify the signs of a stroke using
the acronym F.A.S.T, and also provide an overview on the latest minimally
invasive treatment and recovery options available for stroke patient.  The free program will be held from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross
Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org/neuro or call
1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

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