World Stroke Day at Letterkenny University Hospital

Letterkenny University Hospital together with the Donegal Stroke Support Groups hosted a very successful stroke prevention information stand in Letterkenny Shopping centre to mark World Stroke Day on Tuesday 29 October.

Information was provided on stroke prevention; FAST ‘Time is Brain’; smoking cessation; blood pressure checks; dietary and lifestyle advice.

The Donegal Stroke Support Groups are as follows:

Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Support Group which meets every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm at the Vestry, St Conal's Church. Contact Naomi Brogan on 087 280 3053 or nbrogan@irishheart.ie.

Different Strokes for Different Folks, holds meetings on the last Wednesday of every month from 11am to 1pm in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny. Contact Larry on 087 764 2917.