SSEEO teleconference Stroke Striking Younger Patients Tuesday, May 8th

Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) invites you to join a teleconference series for stroke survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals!

The SSEEO Toll-Free Teleconference Series builds community, provides support and shares information by connecting survivors, caregivers, health professionals and other stroke stakeholders. The calls last approximately 60 minutes with the last 30 minutes reserved for questions and conversation. Please don’t forget to register by following the instructions below.

Tuesday, May 8th, 12:00-1:00pm central time: Stroke Striking Younger Patients presented by Franco Campanella, D.O. Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Think of strokes and you probably picture someone in their 70s or older. But an alarming number of stroke survivors are young parents or even high school students. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that almost 25% of young Americans hospitalized for stroke are under the age of 65.

This teleconference will address the needs of the younger stroke survivors ranging in age from 18 to 55 by addressing the issues faced by those who may be hoping to go back to school or work and resume their family roles and responsibilities. After the teleconference the lines will be open to all participants to have an open discussion about their stroke and share ideas and support.

Franco Campanella, D.O. is a graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a board certified neurologist since 2001. He is on staff at both Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC) in Oak Lawn, IL and Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. At ACMC he is the Stroke Program Medical Director. He is an educator for both medical staff, patients and their families in all areas of neurology especially stroke. He has participated in many clinical research projects on stroke.

IMPORTANT CALL-IN INFORMATION: Participation on the calls is absolutely free but advance registration is required due to limited line availability. Please contact us at 1-888-988-8047 or christine@sseeo.org and provide the following information: first and last name(s), mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. We will get back to you with an 800 call-in number and pass code, which will allow you to access the conference call. Registration deadline is Monday May 7th.