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BrainStormers Stroke Support Group
BrainStormers Stroke Support Group Main Content
BrainStormers is a monthly in-person gathering of Brain Aneurysm, AVM, Hemorrhagic or Ischemic Stroke survivors, caregivers and community members who want to be informed, empowered and supported in stroke education, prevention and recovery. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also available.
Meeting goals include:
- Empowering participants by offering educational information and emotional support
- Providing opportunities for shared personal experiences
- Promoting good health and an improved quality of life
- Providing information on community resources
Sign up to attend a group
- You don’t have to be a Y member to participate
- There is no cost to attend
- For more information, contact us at strokeprog@bmcjax.com or 904.202.0543
How can we improve?
BrainStormers is always looking for ways to better support those in our group. If you've attended one of our sessions before, we'd like to ask you a few, quick survey questions to see how we can best adjust our support group to make it more easily accessible to you.
BrainStormers Stroke Support Group Additional Content Section 1
Patient Stories + Expert Advice
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Which stroke is striking?
Different types of strokes, plus causes and treatments.
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Life without the worry
Innovative treatment helps stroke survivor with Afib focus on his future instead of worrying about another stroke.
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Subtle stroke symptoms in women
Every minute matters when someone is having a stroke. Read about the lesser-known symptoms that may appear in women to avoid delays in care.
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Maintain a healthy brain
A neuropsychologist explains how cognitive reserve can help improve your chances of a better outcome following stroke or dementia.
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After calling 911
A stroke is an emergency and every second matters. Here's what happens after you call 911.
