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Kingsbrook's Hosts Stroke Screening Week April 15-19

04/01/2019

KINGSBROOK HOSTS STROKE SCREENING WEEK APRIL 15-19

Kingsbrook will host a stroke screening week from April 15-19 from 11:00-2:00pm. Free screenings will be conducted in the Vascular Lab, Katz building 4th floor @ 585 Schenectady Avenue between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road. No appointments are needed.

Kingsbrook remains committed to excellence in stroke care and is dedicated to providing access to stroke education and early detection opportunities throughout the year. In 2018, Kingsbrook received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus. This honor recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Additionally, Kingsbrook specializes in stroke rehabilitation and has a designated Stroke Center implemented in its Emergency Department. Kingsbrook’s ER is fully equipped with tele-stroke capabilities, a 2-way, video conferencing system with stroke/neurology specialists.

For more information, please call Kingsbrook's Community Information Line at 718-604-5062.