LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health will hold its annual Stride for Life event to raise awareness about strokes from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Lakeside Village. Stroke survivors, their families and community members are invited to participate in the free event, which includes a leisurely walk around the shopping center.
At Stride for Life, the LRH team will offer health screenings, distribute information on stroke prevention and resources, and provide interactive activities for all ages.
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading preventable cause of disability in the United States. LRH’s stroke care experts work to reduce brain injury in stroke patients and to help patients recover so they can live their lives fully. LRH’s Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation® and the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association’s Heart-Check® Mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification.
World Stroke Day is observed on Oct. 29 annually to raise awareness about the serious nature and high rates of stroke.
Provided by Lakeland Regional Health