University Hospital
Central New York's only Designated Stroke center
* NYS Dept. of Health

HEALTH CONNECTIONS
315 464-8668
1 800 464-8668

GET with the GUIDELINES

New! University Hospital joing American Stroke Association's
Get with the Guidelines initiative. The goal of the program is to improve the overall quality of care for stroke patients by improving acute stroke treatment and preventing future strokes and cardiovascular events.

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S. O. S. Survivors of Stroke

A Community Support Group providing:
  • INFORMATION
  • EDUCATION
  • SUPPORT
  • SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

For stroke survivors and their families And CAREGIVER GROUP

WHEN:

Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month
7:00-8:30 pm

WHERE:

Greenpoint Apartments
150 Old Liverpool Rd.
Liverpool
(in the private dining room)

For more information call Sue, group facilitator, at (315) 464-6600

PROGRAMS:

Monthly speakers on topics of interest, such as:

  • Driving after stroke
  • Diet changes
  • Drug interactions
  • Alternative medications
  • Tai Chi
  • P.A.C.E. of CNY
  • Light hearted speakers like Joy Germ Joan and even a story teller.

We have added social activities beyond the monthly meeting like our annual summer picnic and holiday party.

INFORMATION SOURCE:

We have a variety of free booklets available on topics such as:

  • Stroke
  • Aphasia
  • Diet
  • Prevention
  • Other topics related to stroke

We also have a lending library which includes a post-stroke fitness video. We can guide you toward national organizations and newsletters about stroke.

PEER SHARING: Talking to someone who has suffered a stroke or who is caring for a stroke survivor may help you to cope and find that you are not alone.

750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210-1834
Phone: 315 464-5540
Toll Free: 877 464-5540



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