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During a stroke, minutes can save memories, mobility, speech, & lives. Visit https://bit.ly/2Y1lwwe to learn what you can do now to help prevent a stroke. If you believe a loved one is showing one of the below signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately. Bassett Medical Center has been a designated Stroke Center since 2005. #WorldStrokeDay #Precioustime #StrokeDontStayAtHome

Driving After Stroke: Getting around is important and pretty much everyone wants to keep their independence. An injury to the brain from a stroke can alter how you do things. It can affect your memory, reflexes, judgment, thinking, or problem solving. Most important it can affect the safety of you, your family, and others. Always be sure to check with your doctor before you start driving again after a stroke. You may also need to check with your local Department of Motor Ve...hicles (DMV) to see if your provider must submit a health status before you may drive again. DMVs in different locations or states may have specific requirements for stroke survivors to drive. - Your vehicle may require modifications according to the degree of disability post-stroke.These may be temporary or might even be permanent. - A rehabilitation specialist in your area may help to evaluate if modifications are required for your vehicle and any training if needed. - Your DMV also may have financial assistance if mobility equipment is required. Ask for the Office of Driver Safety. It is recommended not to drive for: - At least 2 weeks post Trans Ischemic Attack (TIA) - At least 4 weeks after a stroke Be Safe! Pullover and call 911 F.A.S.T. for any recurrence of Stroke like symptoms. Be Safe! Pull over and call 911 F.A.S.T. for any recurrence of stroke-like symptoms.

Like any cancer, breast cancer is best treated when it's caught early on which is why regular breast cancer screening is so important. Knowing the signs & symptoms is equally as important: #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth #mammograms

Bassett Healthcare Network has earned national recognition from #VizientInc for its out-of-the-box approaches to supply chain management, saving the health care organization millions of dollars this year. When the COVID-19 pandemic and shortages pushed the supply chain system to its limits, Bassett's product evaluation team (PET) was several steps ahead, even finding ways to improve patient care along the way. Read more: https://www.bassett.org//bassett-healthcare-network-earns-

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? If so, there are ways to prevent or delay this most common form of diabetes. Learn more about possible risk factors & what you can do now to significantly lower your chances of developing this disease: https://bit.ly/3lkHlQn

Getting ready for childbirth? Our Birthing Center hosts monthly classes to help prepare expecting parents! Visit https://bit.ly/3kBdxhY to register for 1 of our 3 different childbirth classes, or visit https://bit.ly/3CMnEqn to register for our November breastfeeding class.