Education & Wellness Programs
The UVM Medical Center offers many education and wellness programs to help members of our community reduce their risk of stroke and other health concerns, including:
- Free classes through the HealthSource Community Education Series and Community Medical School
- Health information and resources at the Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center
- Quit smoking classes and counseling
- Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
- Support groups
Contact Information
- Aphasia Group at UVM - Mike Cannizzaro, (802) 656-3861
- Driver Rehab - (802) 847-3140
- Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center, (802) 847-8821
- Individually Designed Exercise for Active Lifestyles (IDEAL) - Susan Kasser, Ph.D., (802) 656-7742
- Stroke Support Group - Becky Louko, RPT, (802) 847-0142
- Vocational Rehab - 1 (866) 879-6757
Resources
There is an abundance of stroke information and resources that can be accessed online. At the UVM Medical Center, we adhere to the American Stroke Association guidelines for stroke care.
We also recommend the following websites for additional information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Other Resources
Below is a list of additional resources to help you learn more about stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.