News & Events
2010 Stroke Symposium – A Network of Experts
September 11, 2010
Forsyth Medical Center
5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™
National Stroke Association & The Regional Rehabilitation Center Presents: POST-STROKE SPASTICITY: AN UPDATE ON DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT RESEARCH
DATE: September 16, 2010 (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
Pitt County Memorial Hospital Auditorium
Presented by Dr. Thurman Whitted, PM&R
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the functional impact of post-stroke spasticity
- Discuss recent research in post-stroke spasticity
- List methods of assessing and diagnosing post-stroke spasticity
- Discuss the importance setting patient specific goals for post-stroke spasticity
- Identify current treatment and therapies for post-stroke spasticity
Credits offered: Medical Education Resources is accredited for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credits and 1 contact hours for Nurses
HOW TO REGISTER: Pre-registration is required. Please visit www.stroke.org/registerspasticity to confirm your attendance
4th Biennial Stroke Conference: RAISING THE BAR: Effective Decisions in Stroke Care
The 4th Biennial Stroke Conference will feature local, regional and national stroke experts. Evidence-based best practices in stroke care will be highlighted at this day-and-a-half long conference. Newer technology will be used during the conference to engage the participants but the focus is always on 'the human side' of stroke.
September 23-24, 2010
Doubletree Hotel Biltmore/Asheville
Cycle for Life Bike Tour October 2, 2010
Cycle for Life 2010 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Hanover Park Vineyard in Yadkinville, N.C. Here is the link to register and the brochure or you can click here to read more.
Women Honoring Women Luncheons
The North Carolina Stroke Association acknowledges the impact of Stroke on women with its annual Women Honoring Women Luncheons.
Forsyth Medical Center Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
April 28th at 11:30 a.m.
Charlotte, NC Date and Time TBD
