Dr. Larry Blankenship to speak February 6, 2008

Dr. Larry Blankenship to speak at Community Anderson’s support group

Larry Blankenship, M.D., neurologist with Central Indiana Neurology, will address Community Hospital Anderson’s combined Parkinson’s and Stroke support group on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Community Hospital Anderson’s Education Center, 1923 N. Madison Ave. from 2 to 3 p.m.

Community Hospital Anderson’s combined Parkinson’s and Stroke support group provides support to those will meet on About 600,000 Americans will have a stroke this year and 160,000 of them will die. Stroke is our nation’s #3 killer and is a leading cause for severe, long-term disability. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects between one and one-and-a-half million Americans.

Attending a support group proves to play an important role in the emotional well-being of patients and families. For more information, please call 298-1660.