Health fairs
To provide education on stroke, neurological disorders and other cerebrovascular conditions, Parkview clinical nurse specialists and other Neuroscience staff members attend community health fairs throughout the greater Fort Wayne area. To find out whether a Parkview stroke care professional is available to supply information for your school, church or organizational health fair, call (260) 373-6761.
Speaker’s bureau
Parkview stroke team and rehab staff members are available to make presentations on several prevention- and care-related topics. For more information, call (260) 373-7200.
Topics include:
- “Know your stroke risk” – This stroke awareness presentation familiarizes the audience with the signs and symptoms of stroke and teaches the ActFAST tool for recognizing them and getting medical help.
- “Support for caregivers” – A multidisciplinary program offered to family caregivers or individuals/groups who provide support to caregivers. The program covers information about the changes caused by stroke and the emotional impact these changes may have on a family.
- “ThinkFirst for Kids” and “ThinkFirst for Teens” – In conjunction with Fort Wayne Neurological Center, Parkview Rehabilitation Center participates in the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation’s program. This prevention program educates grade-school and high-school students about avoiding dangerous situations and unsafe behaviors that could result in brain and spinal cord injuries. Former Parkview patients who have had brain and spinal cord injuries engage the students with inspiring presentations about the ways in which their lives have changed. These presenters are accompanied by a certified rehabilitation registered nurse, who answers questions from the healthcare provider’s perspective. In the 2008-2009 school year, Parkview’s team of ThinkFirst presenters reached thousands of students with their prevention message in 40 presentations at 18 schools. For more information, call (260) 373-4555.
- “Understanding the world from the perspective of a person with a disability.”