Patient & Family Support
Sutter Stroke Center
Strokes change the lives of patients and families. Even when there are no lasting effects, those affected by stroke become aware of the vulnerability. More often, because strokes are the leading cause of disability in adults, strokes create widespread ripples of impact across many lives. To provide information and help cope with the changes and stress, Sutter Stroke Center offers patients and their families a number of education and support programs.
Stroke Support Group for Patients and Caregivers
Sacramento
| Stroke Support Group | |
| Date: | Meetings are held every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday |
| Time: | 11:00am to 12:30pm |
| Location: | Sutter Cancer Center, Classrooms 3 and 4 (First Floor) 2800 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 |
Roseville
| Stroke Support Group | |
| Date: | Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month |
| Time: | 1:30 pm to 2:30pm |
| Location: | Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, Dining Room 6 Medical Plaza, Roseville, CA 95661 |
| Leader: | Todd Smedley and Tess Carter |
| Stroke Education Group | |
| Date: | Meetings are held every Tuesday |
| Time: | 3 pm to 4pm |
| Location: | Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, Dining Room 6 Medical Plaza, Roseville, CA 95661 |
| Topics: | Learn about hyperlipidemia, hypertension, stroke risk, stroke risk factors, medications (antiplatelets, statins, antihypertensives, anticoagulants), lifestyle changes (diet and exercise), stress management and many other topics. |
Auburn
| Stroke Support Group | |
| Date: | Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month |
| Time: | 11 am to 12 noon |
| Location: | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B, C 11815 Education Street, Auburn, CA 95602 |
| Leader: | Bobbi Davison, Occupational Therapist |
Jackson
| Stroke Support Group | |
| Date: | Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month |
| Time: | 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center, Meadow Conference Room 200 Mission Blvd., Jackson, CA 95642 |
| Leader: | Call Mike Hewitt at (209) 217-8028 |
Stroke Camp
Each year, Sutter Stroke Center sponsors its popular Stroke Camp for stroke survivors and caregivers. Activities at the camp include stroke education, fun and games, dancing, physical, speech, and occupational therapy and time for relaxation. The camp offers a swimming pool and a variety of outdoor activities including tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, hiking and more. The 2011 Stroke Camp will be held Sept 23, 24, 25 and 26th (download our registration form). For additional information on the camp and costs or to register, please call the Sutter Stroke Center at (888) 287-2270
Additional Information
Like heart disease, stroke can often be prevented through proper control of weight, diabetes, blood pressure, stress and cholesterol. Sutter offers a number of classes, support groups and special events aimed at controlling the risk factors for cardiovascular disease available throughout the Greater Sacramento area. To find out more, see Classes & Support Groups.
