55PLUS members and the public are invited to a free health program, “Update on the Management of Stroke” sponsored by Community Hospital, on Thursday, September 20 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Community Hospital Meadowlark Conference Room. A continental breakfast will be provided.

Speaker is Pierre Fayad, M.D., Neurologist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. Dr. Fayad will discuss the entire spectrum of acute stroke treatment including risk factors, stroke prevention and treatments available for stroke patients.

Dr. Pierre Fayad is the Chairman of the Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska and Director of the Nebraska Stroke Center. He received his medical doctorate degree from the University of Rome, Rome, Italy, and completed neurology training in the United States. Prior to moving to Nebraska, he spent ten years on the neurology faculty at Yale University School of Medicine. He was born and completed his high school education in Beirut, Lebanon.

Reservations are necessary by calling the 55PLUS Info Line at 308-344-8255. After the recording, be prepared to state your name, phone number and the number of people attending. By doing so, you are automatically registered. Registrations will be closed when seats are filled.