Ozarks Healthcare to Host Community Education Dinner Focused on Stroke Awareness and Prevention

Ozarks Healthcare invites the community to attend its next Community Education Dinner focused on stroke awareness, prevention, and treatment on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. in the Willard Hunter Classroom at Parkway Center, located at 1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd. The event will feature Dr. Clara Applegate, neurologist at Ozarks Healthcare.

During the evening, Applegate will discuss important stroke-related topics, including recognizing the warning signs of stroke, understanding risk factors, the importance of seeking emergency care quickly, and advances in stroke treatment available close to home.

Ozarks Healthcare recently earned Primary Stroke Center Certification, recognizing the health system’s commitment to providing high-quality, timely, evidence-based stroke care close to home.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, but timely treatment and education can make a significant difference in outcomes. Attendees will learn how lifestyle choices, preventive care, and awareness of symptoms can help reduce stroke risk and improve long-term health.

Applegate provides specialized neurological care at Ozarks Healthcare and is passionate about helping patients better understand neurological conditions and the importance of early intervention.

The free event is open to the public and will include dinner, educational information, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and connect with healthcare providers.

To learn more or reserve your spot, call 417-257-6735.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.