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, Nov. 14, in the Baptist Health Classroom located on the first floor of Baptist Health-Fort Smith.
This month’s featured speaker will be Ashton Ferrell, DNP, of Baptist Health Family Clinic–Ellsworth. Ferrell will discuss the importance of maintaining ongoing care with a primary care provider during stroke recovery, including how your provider can help coordinate the care and therapies you need at home and support your long-term health goals.
According to the Arkansas Department of Health, stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the state, with Arkansans experiencing some of the highest stroke mortality rates in the nation. Ongoing education, early intervention and continued care play critical roles in improving recovery outcomes and preventing recurrent strokes.
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.
The meeting is free and open to the public, and no RSVP is required. Participants may also attend virtually by visiting Baptist-Health.co/BHFSStroke. To view 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 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.