Spot a Stroke Save a Life A free seminar by Dr. Kiron Thomas, MD Tuesday, May 29, 2018 11:30 AM - 1 PM Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. Despite being the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the US fewer than one in five Americans recognizes its symptoms. In addition, many do not realize that 80% of strokes are preventable. Memorial Hospital Founders Hall 420 34th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 May is Stroke Awareness Month and Dignity Health- Mercy & Memorial Hospitals seeks to arm you with toos to succesful identiyand prevernt stroke. Dr. Kiron Thomas, interventional neurology specialist, will provide expertise on the following: . What is stroke? . Signs and symptoms . Available treatment options . Latest surgical and non-surgical techniques and advancements Lunch will be provided Call 661.885.3897 to RSVP Dignity Health. Mercy & Memorial Hospitals