Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a Stroke

• F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

• A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

• S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

• T = Time to call 911

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Baton Rouge 2644 S. Sherwood Forest, Suite 108, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

‍Lafayette - For Mail Only 139-B James Comeaux Rd., #596, Lafayette, LA 70508‍

New Orleans 110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005

‍Shreveport - For Mail Only 4830 Line Avenue, Suite 385, Shreveport, LA 71106

FREE Monthly support group for individuals with aphasia and those recovering from brain injuries at Touro Infirmary.

Virtual option available (Zoom link sent out monthly)

Every second Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30 PM

Contacts: Nicole Laviolette - SLP

nicole.laviolette@lcmchealth.org

Julieta Barreto - SLP

Julieta.Barreto@lcmchealth.org

Website link to register to receive monthly reminders and information for meeting:

https://www.lcmchealth.org/touro/our-services/rehabilitation/support-services/aphasia-support-group/

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Develops programs across the full continuum of stroke—prevention, acute treatment, and rehabilitation. National Stroke Association provides stroke education and programs to survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Programs and material are provided to the stroke community for free.

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Stroke Family Warmline:1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653 on Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

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Please join us for our monthly Stroke Support Group Meeting. We will
meet in the OLI Classroom behind the cafeteria.

If you will be joining us in person, please stop at security desk
to receive a temporary ID.

Contact: Mark Paxton, LOTR – Therapy Manager
SRHNorthShoreRehabBrainStim@selectmedical.com
985.218.4660

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If you plan to participate virtually, please visit

https://selectmedical.zoom.us/j/92524864453...

Zoom Meeting ID: 925 2486 4453
Passcode: 052842

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Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital provides highly specialized care, advanced treatment and leading-edge technologies that help individuals like you rebuild your life following injury or illness. It is a 30-bed inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital.

Conditions treated: Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke, and more.

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Phone:(985) 218-4660

Fax:(985) 882-1000

Referral Phone:(985) 218-4661

Referral Fax:(985) 882-1294

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