FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health-Fort Smith invites stroke survivors, caregivers, and community members to its upcoming Stroke Support Group Meeting on Friday, August 8 at 9 a.m. in the Glass Classroom at Baptist Health-Fort Smith.
This month’s session will feature Elizabeth Holmes, APRN, a nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in neuroscience. Holmes will discuss advanced stroke treatments, including thrombectomy—a life-saving procedure that removes blood clots from arteries in the brain to restore blood flow and minimize damage.
Often performed in cases of severe ischemic stroke, mechanical thrombectomy is a critical intervention that can dramatically improve outcomes when performed within the first few hours of symptom onset. Holmes will break down how the procedure works, who qualifies, and what it means for stroke recovery and prevention.
The meeting is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. Participants can also attend virtually by visiting Baptist-Health.co/BHFSStroke. Baptist Health’s Stroke Support Group provides education, encouragement, and community for stroke survivors and their families. Each month features expert speakers and relevant topics designed to support recovery, promote awareness, and empower those impacted by stroke.
To see the full schedule of upcoming meetings, 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 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 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 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.