“Life After Stroke Online Support Group”
Our new online weekly support group that is for those who don’t have access to a support group in their area, or who are unable to attend a support group in their area
because of a physical limitation.
To join the "Life After Stroke" Online Support Group
"Click Here"
Open to stroke survivors, as well as caregivers!
Do you have a milestone that you'd like
to share with others? "Click Here"
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Stroke Channel.TV app!
Coming Soon!
Stroke Facts
- Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke.
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Resources
Therapy Videos
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
501 S. Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505 (enter off of Alameda Blvd.).
Sources: CDC, National Stroke Association, Harvard
Special Report: COVID-19 & Stroke
TO LOG INTO THURSDAY'S MEETING,
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
Watch TV coverage, and meet some of the exhibitors from across the country, during the Abilities Expo!
Do you have an experience involving stroke that you'd like
to share with others? "Click Here"
Dr. Mitchell Elkind, President
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
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Cassie performing at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, CA
December 2019
NEW! Online Chat Support!
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers!
If you need someone to talk to,
chat now with a Stroke Support Group Volunteer!
NOTE: THIS IS FOR NON-EMERGENCIES ONLY!
If you feel it is a medical emergency,
do not use the chat.
Call 911 IMMEDIATELY!
Put a Medical ID app on your cell phone
For times when you are unable to receive physical and occupational therapy, these videos can help you get the exercise you need!
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looking for a support group?
Health Tip
NEW! 2 GREAT Online Stroke Support Groups!
Get important answers about COVID –19 and stroke as "Life After Stroke"
radio host, Christopher Ewing, interviews Dr. Mitchell Elkind,
president of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
To check out new, innovative products
that can help make life easier, "click here"!
Maximizing Movement
The Stroke Channel.TV is your source for information to help you learn to work with your body to restore mobility through concentrated, specialized exercises and stretches. Chronic pain and movement limitation following a stroke can mean that you enjoy your life less. We are here to provide you with helpful information by experts in the area of stroke to help you heal your body so you can live your fullest life.
Come visit The Stroke Channel TV booth and be a part of the
Support Groups held each day at the Expo!
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Watch for important stroke news, helpful exercise videos and more!
Available free on all
Amazon Fire TV and Roku-enabled televisions!
The Stroke Channel.TV
Providing Helpful Information & Support For Stroke Survivors & caregivers
3 Great Days! 3 Great Support Groups! One Great Event!
Exclusively for listeners of "Life After Stroke"!
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milestones & achievements!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Due to the coronavirus, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has placed visitation limitations on everyone entering the hospital. Thus, the weekly stroke support group is only being held online until further notice.
NEW!
"Life After Stroke" Online Support Group
Every Thursday at 11am Pacific Time
If you are interested in joining a stroke support group,
"click here".
- About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes,
in which blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot.
-Approx. 13% are hemorrhagic strokes, in which a blood vessel in the brain explodes.
- About 50% of people who have hemorrhagic strokes die within a matter of days.
Singer, and stroke survivor, Cassie Thornburg performs "Live - On Stage" for the first time since her stroke!