Program about Strokes at South Manatee Library

Manatee County’s South Manatee Branch Library will host a special health program about Strokes on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

“How to Prevent a Stroke” will be presented by Holly Dykema, Program Director of the Stroke Association of Florida. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms, as well as how to help prevent a stroke and act fast if one does strike. 

Strokes kill more women each year than breast cancer; and they are not limited to senior citizens. Fully 25% of strokes occur in people under the age of 65. There are 14 risk factors for strokes; and fortunately, 9 of them can be controlled –in fact, reducing just one risk factor can greatly lower the chances of having a stroke. 

The program is free and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no advance registration required; seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis. 

The South Manatee Branch Library is located at 6081 26th Street West in Bradenton. For more information, please call the library at 941.755.3892. 

For general information about the Manatee County Public Library System, visit us on the web at www.mymanatee.org/library.