UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival 2015
Houston's Best Brain Day!
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Stroke Prevention & Healthy Brain Zone Sponsored by HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals 8:30 am: Registration Opens 9:30 am: Welcome Remarks by Rita Garcia, FOX26 News 10:00 am: Dance of Asian America Performance 10:30 am: CLUTCH sighting (Kids Zone) 11:00 am Boxed lunches while supplies last (Booth #57) 11:30 am: BreakFree Community Center Performance 11:45 am: Zumba Demonstration 12:15 pm: Cooking It Healthy with Chef Tim Sadler 12:45 pm: Taiko performance by the Thunderstudies 1pm & 1:15pm: The Health Museum Demonstrations 1:30 pm: Ballet Folklorico de Azteca de Houston 2:00 pm: Live Ice Sculpting By Reverend Butter ______________________________________ Stations: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Mobile Stroke Unit UTHealth Stroke Team See the first emergency vehicle designed to treat stroke patients in the US! DJ Booth Music provided by locals Kenneth John Armstrong and Brett Martin. Drop by, tell us you the "FAST" signs for Stroke to get your free Mardi Gras beads. 97.9 The Box Drop by and meet the 97.9 The Box team who will be playing music and passing out goodies. Blood Pressure Screen UT Physician's Check your blood pressure & review results with health coach. What is a normal blood pressure? Why is high blood pressure a silent killer? How to lower your blood pressure? Bone Density Screen UT Physicians Get your heel bone density screen. Back pain, a stooped posture, or fracture history- maybe signs of osteoporosis. Learn about osteoporosis, reducing your risk and causes of bone loss. Majic 102.1 Drop by and meet the Majic 102.1 team who will be playing music and passing out goodies. Electrocardiogram (EKG) Screen Checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart & provides information such as heartbeat irregularity and heart enlargement. For adults > 45 years old. Electrocardiogram (EKG) Screen Checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart & provides information such as heartbeat irregularity and heart enlargement. For adults > 45 years old. Cholesterol/ Glucose Screen- Walgreens Check your cholesterol- no fasting required- and glucose (fasting required fro accuracy). Meet with our health coaches to review your results and for Q&A. Carotid Ultrasound Screen UTHealth Stroke Team Measures blood flow through the carotid arteries which supply blood to the brain. Used to assess blood flow and detect any blockages due to the buildup of plaques. University of Houston Brain-Computer Interface Systems Dedicated to engineering of the brain, design of non-invasive brain-machine interface and robotic systems for repair of the motor system. See robotic demonstrations. Adult Vision Screen UTHealth Ophthamology Check your vision. Learn how aging, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis affects your eyes. Atrial Fibrillation/ Heart Disease- UTHealth What is AF? Who is at risk? How does AF relate to stroke? Learn how to check your pulse. Could you have heart disease? How to lower your risk. HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospitals One of the nation's largest rehabilitation providers. Get info on rehabilitation programs and services. Get Fit! MPOWER Expert Fitness & Nutrition How much should you exercise? What type of exercise is best? Check target heart rate, maximal heart rate & Physical Activity Readiness, 3 minute step test, muscular strength and flexibility. HulaHoop Fitness Drop by and have fun hula hooping- a great exercise for the entire family from 10:30 am -1:30 pm. Enter to win an adult fitness Hula hoop. Ask the Dietician! Memorial Hermann-TMC Nutrition Dept. Are you eating healthy? Fruits, Vegetables & Fiber, Meal planning & healthy recipes. Water- Does the body good! Check your BMI + Body fat percentage. Bariatric Options for Weight Loss UTHealth MIST Learn about surgical options for obesity. Ask the Stroke Doctor! UTHealth Stroke Team Stroke- prevention- treatment- rehabilitation. Signs of stroke? Causes of Stroke? How to lower risk of Stroke? Check out the brain scans! Assess your stroke risk with the Stroke Risk Scorecard. Texas Southern University APhA & SNPhA Checking blodd pressure & glucose from 9am- noon @ the Stroke Booth. Food Station Boxed lunches provided for the first 500 participants- lunch ticket required. Cooling Station Overheated? Cool down the family, enjoy the fans. Bottled water available while supplies last. ______________________________________ Stroke Recovery Zone Sponsored by TIRR Memorial Hermann Stations: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Diabetes Prevention Program YMCA of Greater Houston Find out if you are at risk for diabetes. Get screened for pre-diabetes. Translator Station Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese bilingual educators available to discuss your screening results. Educational material and translators available. Peripheral Artery Disease- Foot and Ankle Institute West Houston Medical Center Do you have warning signs of hardening of the arteries in your legs? Pain during exercise, cold legs, poor wound healing, constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation? If so, drop by and have your legs screened. Mouth-Body Connection UTHealth Dental School How oral disease affects your overall health & how chronic diseases can affect your mouth and teeth. Learn proper oral hygiene techniques & tips for healthy teeth. Get your oral screening. Diabetic Foot Screen For patients with diabetes or foot symptoms (pain or numbness). Have your feet checked for signs of infection, skin break down and poor circulation. Ask the Pharmacist! Memorial Hermann-TMC Pharmacy Services Meet local Pharmacists for Q&A. Ask your drug-related questions. Review medications, ask about generic drugs or local pharmacy services. Fall Risk Assessment Memorial Hermann-TMC Rehabilitation Services Check your fall risk. Learn about fall prevention, risk factors for falling and reducing your fall risk. Take the Timed Get up and Go Test+ Berg Functional Balance Test. For adults> 50 years old. |
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) screen St. Joseph Medical Center What is OSA? How does OSA relate to stroke? Check out our CPAP machine. Take the Stop Bang screen to see if you could have OSA. Sleepy Brain- St. Joseph Medical Center How much sleep do you need? Why is sleep important for your body and brain? Tips for a good night sleep. Yoga Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA Yoga info and demo from 9:00 am - noon. FitMix Houston Yoga, kickboxing, Bootcamp fitness info and demos from noon-3pm. Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation Providing the highest quality post acute neurorehabilitation to persons who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Chinese Arts- Origami and Calligraphy Meet Kyle Fu, Master Origami Artist and learn about the art of origami. Have your name written in beautiful Chinese calligraphy- the ancient art of Chinese writing. Houston Aphasia Recovery Center Offers wellness program and support services for aphasic individuals. Try an interactive activity on experiencing aphasia. Stroke Warriors We are a local stroke support group active since 2005. We welcome new members. Please stop by and learn about joining our group. Legacy Community Health Learn about the programs and services we provide at our full-service Federally Qualified Health Center. U of H Communication Sciences & Disorders Do you have a language or hearing problem? Are you at risk for hearing loss? Learn about our research & clinical services. Exercise for Stroke Survivors & Older Adults Exercise is beneficial to stroke survivors & older adults. Meet with therapists to learn what type and how often you should be exercising. Memory Screen UTHealth Neurology Worried about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia? Family history of Alzheimer’s disease? You might benefit from a memory screening. Memory Screen. For adults > 45 years old. NeuroRecovery Research Center- TIRR Memorial Hermann/ UTHealth PM&R Learn about our cutting edge post stroke rehabilitation research. TIRR Memorial Hermann Ranked # 3 in the nation among rehabilitation hospitals. Learn about our programs and services for people with neurological injury. Healthy Brain Aging- UTHealth Learn what you can do to promote a healthy brain as you age. _______________________________________ Kids Zone Stations: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sports & Concussions- UTHealth Learn about kids sports and brain injury, recognize the signs of a concussion & what to do, bike-helmet safety. Hands on Activity: concussion with egg drop. Texas Children's Health Plan Learn if your child qualifies for the TCH CHIP program. Ring toss Game Kids try your hand at ringing an individual bottle to win a prize. Must be > 3 years old to play. United HealthCare Community Plan Learn if your child qualifies for the United HealthCare community plan. Kids Vision Screening Eye Care For Kids Have your child's vision checked- testing visual acuity and general eye health examination. Total Fitness 4 Kids Booth & Obstacle Course Kids overcome an obstacle course and enjoy jump rope. Face Painting/ Balloon twist/ Bubble Fun Kids have your face painted with fun, cool designs! Pick out a cool design for your free balloon art and blow bubbles with friends. Free bubbles while supplies last. Kids Migraines THINK- The Houston Institute of Neurology for Kids Does your child complain of frequent headaches? Drop by and learn about diagnosis and treatment of migraines in kids. Brain Food Memorial Hermann Southwest Clinical Nutrition Brain power foods. Water- Does the body good! Healthy snacks for kids. See our Sugar Shocker Display. Super Hero Hang Out- Houston Zombiewalk Kids drop by and take pictures with some favorite Super heroes. Brain Basics UTHealth Neuroscience Research Center Learn brain facts and how the brain works. Build your own nerve cell with pipe-cleaners. Kids Fitness University of Houston Human Performance Are your kids fit? Learn about kid friendly exercise and how much physical activity your child should be doing daily. Kids Dental Screen- ABC Dental Kids learn how to keep your teeth healthy. Dental screenings provided. Moonwalk- ABC Dental Kids take a minute to have fun in the moonwalk. Must be at least 5 years of age and accompanied by a parent. Houston Museum of Natural Science Learn about our programs to discover life sciences. The Health Museum Presents an interactive presentation with a hands on organ dissection at 1pm and 1:15pm. AmeriBrain Exhibit Walk through an inflatable brain exhibit. See the Brain Stem, Lobes, Cerebellum and areas of the brain for movement, hearing, touch and personality. #iSawTheBrain American Heart Association Know stroke warning signs using the acronym, FAST! F-Face drooping, A-Arm weakness, S-Speech difficulty and T-Time to call 911. Take a photo with FAST sign- upload to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #isawthebrain to enter to win a FitBit Flex. Tag @ahahouston in your post! Sickle Cell Disease- Texas Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Center & Child Neurology Stroke Clinic Learn about sickle cell disease. Facts, symptoms and preventing complications. Texas Medical Association's Hard Hats for Little Heads Learn why you should wear a helmet, especially one that fits properly! Kids get a free bike helmet while supplies last. BOOM92 Drop by and meet the Boom92 team who will be playing music and passing out goodies. Stomp Out Stroke UTHealth Stroke Team Kids learn the signs of stroke and why Time is Brain! Kids take the FAST quiz. |
