FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health–Fort Smith invites stroke survivors, caregivers, and community members to attend its monthly Stroke Support Group meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, in the Baptist Health Classroom, located at Baptist Health–Fort Smith, 1001 Towson Ave..
This month’s featured speaker will be Kim Perceful, CM, MSN, who will provide guidance on navigating the often-complex world of open enrollment, including changes in Medicare traditional plans and Medicare Advantage plans. With new options, shifting coverage and important deadlines approaching, Perceful will help attendees understand their choices and feel more confident in selecting the coverage that best meets their needs.
In addition to the presentation, attendees will be encouraged to share their real-life experiences and challenges. The group setting offers an opportunity to problem-solve together and find solutions that can improve quality of life for stroke survivors and their families.
The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. For added convenience, community members may also join virtually at Baptist-Health.co/BHFSStroke.
“Baptist Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community through compassionate care, education, and support,” said Amy Hughes, MSHA, BSN, RN, system stroke lead quality coordinator. “Our Stroke Support Group is just one of the many ways we strive to provide ongoing assistance and resources for stroke survivors and their families.”
The Stroke Support Group meets monthly and covers different topics related to stroke and post-stroke care, serving as a valuable resource for those personally affected by stroke or those who simply wish to learn more.
For a full list of upcoming meeting dates, visit Baptist-Health.com under Classes & Resources or call (479) 441-4205 for more information.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.