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Stroke survivor stories

StrokeSmart

Every 40 seconds in America, someone suffers a stroke and more than 150,000 a year people die. Learn what you need to know from these deadly brain attacks.

abc27 teamed up with Penn State Hershey Stroke Center to discuss medical conditions pertaining to strokes. View our patient stories below: 

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Support Groups

Stroke Support Group

This group provides programs of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as an opportunity for support and socialization.

Meetings are held the...

This group provides programs of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as an opportunity for support and socialization.

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, 3-4 p.m. Registration is not required and there is not a fee to attend.

For information on how to attend, please contact Amy Wildasin, 717-531-0003 x286361, [email protected]

Stroke Support Group (Pediatric)

This group provides quarterly programs of interest to the parents and caregivers of pediatric stroke survivors. Children are invited to join. Registration is not required...

This group provides quarterly programs of interest to the parents and caregivers of pediatric stroke survivors. Children are invited to join. Registration is not required and there is not a fee to attend. 

Meetings are held virtually on a quarterly basis, Sundays from 2-3 p.m.

For information on how to attend or if you have questions, please contact:

Alicia Richardson
717-531-1390
[email protected]

Randa Gray
717-531-0003, x284641
[email protected]

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