The third Men’s Health Month presentation organised by Wingecarribee Health Association for Men (WHAM) Inc proved a hit with all in attendance.
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Guest speaker was Maryanne Bawden, a stroke survivor and Stroke Foundation ambassador, together with her husband Peter, who spoke about their stroke experience.
They shared an emotive and personal story that resonated with the 50-strong audience.
Maryanne’s message was that a stroke was a medical emergency where the blood supply to the brain is cut off. She said it was important to recognise the signs and think FAST which means “checking a person’s Face - has the mouth dropped? Can they lift both Arms? Is their Speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time is critical Call 000.”
Details: https://strokefoundation.org.au/
The next presentation will be held at St Jude’s Church auditorium, Bowral, on November 26 from at 6pm.
The theme of “Breaking the Silence – suicide prevention” will be presented in an open forum with an opportunity to ask questions and hear from a panel of community members and clinicians that have experienced the issues and complexities of dealing with suicide.
Details: Tom Carrol on 0419 482 208 or carroll.tom747@gmail.com
