Western Baptist to host free stroke awareness luncheon

Western Baptist Hospital will host a free stroke awareness lunch seminar Thursday, May 19, in the Baptist Heart Center auditorium.

Neurologists Jacqueline Carter, M.D., and John Grubbs, M.D., as well as internal medical physician Danny Butler, M.D., will speak on stroke prevention and care. Space is limited, so reservations are required by phoning (270) 575-2895.

Western Baptist Hospital recently received the Bronze Quality Achievement Award for stroke treatment, after meeting guidelines in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines program. Last fall, it became the first Kentucky hospital west of Bowling Green to earn The Joint Commission’s seal of approval as an advanced primary stroke center.

Stroke is the nation’s third leading killer and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. In the Commonwealth, it is a major problem – only 11 other states have a higher death rate from stroke than Kentucky, according to the American Heart Association.

Anyone with questions about the symptoms of stroke may speak to a Western Baptist nurse on the hospital’s 24-hour Chest Pain and Stroke Hotline at 1-800-575-1911.