Neuroscience/Stroke Program Director at Long Beach Memorial Angie West, shared with her fellow Stroke Support Association Board members the exciting news of the mobile stroke unit now transporting stroke patients in the Long Beach area. Having the highly specialized Mobile Stroke ambulance allows the emergency care to be taken directly to stroke patients. This makes Long Beach one of the few cities on... Read More
Come join our end-of session lunch 11:45 a.m. (right after groups) Black Bear Diner 1898 E. Willow Street Signal Hill CA 907 DOWNLOAD FLYER
Please come to this year’s Stroke Support Association annual picnic will be: Tuesday, AUGUST 7 11:00 am – 2:00 pm MAYFAIR PARK 5720 Clark Avenue, Lakewood CA 90714 What to bring: A dish to share Your own drinks Questions? Call (562) 537-0556.
The Stroke Support Association invites you to join a special presentation by Dr. Rachelle Lin of Ketchum Health University Eye Center. Vision After Stroke When: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Location: California Heights Methodist Church 3759 Orange Avenue (at Bixby Road) Long Beach, CA 90807 Our regular stroke survivor and caregiver support groups will follow immediately... Read More
While working at the annual Orange County Stroke Awarness Picnic, a very excited woman approached Christine and Lois at the Stroke Support Association (SSA) table. She immediately started thanking them for SSA’s participation at the picnic last year and to let us know how we helped her mom. The woman had visited the SSA booth last year and after a... Read More
The Stroke Support Association was honored to be selected as the recipient of the Molino Football League’s 2017 gift to a worthy cause. And in honor of their good friend and league member Johnny Bowles, they decided to double their usual pledge amount. John was the son on our long-time former board member Jean Bowles. SSA is thank you for... Read More
The Stroke Support Association will again be participating at the Weingart Senior Fair, Friday, June 15, 2018. There will be free screenings and health-related information. Reservations are required for lunch. Location: Weingart Senior Center 5220 Oliva Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712 When: Friday, June 15 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Click here to view/print flyer.
Lois Mosing and Christina Escalona attended this year’s Orange County Stroke Awareness Picnic. Lois has faithfully represented the Stroke Support Association at this annual event for many years. She has recently stepped down as a Board member. Her contributions we sorely be missed. This event provides a chance to make stroke survivors and their caregivers aware of what the Stroke... Read More
On May 8, the volunteer staff of the Long Beach Stroke Support Association will give a presentation on choice for healthcare treatment. Using the “Five Wishes” format, discussion will include the following: Choosing a healthcare agent Types of decisions you may need to make about medical treatment Preferences for care if you have a serious illness Completing the Five Wishes/Advance... Read More
Come join our end-of-session lunch right after groups, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Polly’s Pie 3490 Altantic Ave., Long Beach, CA. DOWNLOAD FLYER