Find more information on stroke and related conditions, including website resources, videos and articles.
Penn State resources
- Medical Records
- My Stroke Resource Guide (PDF)
- Penn State Neurosurgery
- Penn State Neurology
- Primary Stroke Center vs. Comprehensive Stroke Center
Educational Videos
- Ask Us Anything About...Stroke (AUAA video)
Stroke survivor stories
StrokeSmart
Every 40 seconds in America, someone suffers a stroke and more than 150,000 a year people die. Learn what you need to know from these deadly brain attacks.
abc27 teamed up with Penn State Hershey Stroke Center to discuss medical conditions pertaining to strokes. View our patient stories below:
- Stroke Smart – Ted Laukemann (video)
- Stroke Smart – Katie Jackson (video)
Learn more about stroke awareness:
- Stroke Smart 2018 – abc27 (full presentation)
- What is a stroke and what are the symptoms? (video)
- Who is most at risk for a stroke? (video)
- Why is there an increase in younger people having strokes? (video)
- Can stroke symptoms last 10 minutes or less? (video)
- Does Botox really help stroke patients recover? (video)
- How does the Penn State Health TeleStroke Program help stroke patients at other hospitals? (video)
- What are the benefits of a “comprehensive” Stroke Center? (video)
Additional resources
Support Groups
Stroke Support Group
This group provides programs of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as an opportunity for support and socialization.
Meetings are held the...
This group provides programs of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as an opportunity for support and socialization.
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, 3-4 p.m. Registration is not required and there is not a fee to attend.
For information on how to attend, please contact Amy Wildasin, 717-531-0003 x286361, [email protected]
Stroke Support Group (Pediatric)
This group provides quarterly programs of interest to the parents and caregivers of pediatric stroke survivors. Children are invited to join. Registration is not required...
This group provides quarterly programs of interest to the parents and caregivers of pediatric stroke survivors. Children are invited to join. Registration is not required and there is not a fee to attend.
Meetings are held virtually on a quarterly basis, Sundays from 2-3 p.m.
For information on how to attend or if you have questions, please contact:
Alicia Richardson
717-531-1390
[email protected]
Randa Gray
717-531-0003, x284641
[email protected]