CSCC Healthcare Council: Southland Stroke Prevention Legislative Bill

Description

Join this discussion to learn more about 'The Stroke Education and Awareness Bill HB #5014,' as presented by Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, and how it will pave the way for Governors State University- College of Health and Human Services to collaborate with other academic/ medical institutes and community-based organizations to develop an outreach and education program to raise awareness of stroke, prevention and eliminate disability and death through increasing knowledge about causes and risks, signs and symptoms, necessary action and treatment, self-advocacy, and recovery support within Chicago's Southland communities. Illinois State Representative 38th District Debbie Meyers-Martin Tonya S. Roberson, Ph.D., MPH, DTR Director of Community Engagement, Program Development, and Academic Support College of Health and Human Services Additional panelists will join the conversation to discuss rehabilitation, physical therapy, palliative care, and more services for stroke victims.