Wednesday, November 27, 2002

South Fulton Medical Center starts stroke support group for community

South Fulton Medical Center will sponsor a stroke support group for stroke patients and their families starting in January. The meetings will provide an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings, as well as to exchange information and ideas in a supportive environment.

The stroke support group will be coordinated by a multidisciplinary group including Ashley Craig, Physical Therapy, Michelle Wildman, Occupational Therapy, Korrie Zinkowski, RN, Katie Verlander, Speech Therapy and with the physician leadership of LaRoy Penix, M.D., Neurologist and Medical Director, SFMC Stroke Progam.

The Group will meet on a monthly basis, the second Wednesday of every month in the Dining Room of the Rehabilitation Center located on the second floor of South Fulton Medical Center from at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. South Fulton Medical Center is located at 1170 Cleveland Avenue, East Point, Georgia, 30344.

Stroke is the nation's third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability. The Rehab Centre at South Fulton Medical Center has provided rehabilitation excellence since 1992. The center provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and patient or family education. For more information about the stroke support group or any of the services offered by The Rehab Centre at South Fulton Medical Center, call 1-888-888-1872.