The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Stroke Program has been offering free stroke risk assessments during May, 2015. The next assessment will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 20, 2015 in the Ross Heart Hospital lobby. An additional stroke risk screening will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 27, 2015 at OSU East Hospital’s Café, 1492 E. Broad St. At the stroke screenings, participants’ high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, exercise, diet and family history will be assessed to determine the risk of a stroke. No registration for the event is necessary. Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center has been awarded the advanced certification for designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.  The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers a high level of care for patients with very severe and challenging types of strokes and cerebrovascular disease.

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