Get Well, Stay Well: Stroke Prevention, Symptoms, and the Latest Treatments

Get Well, Stay Well:  A health literacy series presented by Wilton Library and Western Connecticut Health Network presents an update on stroke risk, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.

The featured speaker will be Dr. Joshua Marcus, MD, a neurosurgeon who focuses on the minimally invasive treatment of brain and spine conditions including hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Marcus will talk about what a stroke is, who is at risk for stroke, how to reduce your risk of stroke, the signs and symptoms of a stroke, and perhaps most importantly what to do if you think you are experiencing a stroke. He will also discuss the latest minimally invasive treatment for stroke.

The program and following Q&A session will be moderated by Wilton Library trustee Saras Nair, MD, who was previously chairman of the Pathology Department at Norwalk Hospital.

Marcus graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Binghamton University, attended NYU’s School of Medicine, and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College. He also completed a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery/Interventional Neuroradiology and has received advanced training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

See library’s registration link for more details. There is no charge for the program. Media Sponsor:  The Wilton Bulletin. Register online or call 203.762.6334.