UTHealth Houston Stroke

Join us at the Stroke Institute in raising awareness for Alzheimer’s. 💜
Discover our latest brain health studies and support the fight against this disease!

🚀 Big News! 🚀 UTHealth Houston and OpenAI are teaming up for a groundbreaking collaboration! 🏥🤖 Dr. Xiaoqian Jiang, Co-Director of the Stroke Institute and Chair of the Department of Health Data Science and AI at SBMI, brings his expertise to this initiative.

Read more here: https://sbmi.uth.edu/news/story/uthealth-houston-and-openai-announce-groundbreaking-collaboration

Exciting news! Dr. Seema Aggarwal and her team have just released a new article: “Protective and Harmful Social and Psychological Factors Associated with Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Perimenopausal Women: A Narrative Review.” 📚✨

Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.108118

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 At the Stroke Institute, we’re proud to honor the rich cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community.

Remember, in stroke care, every second counts. Think RÁPIDO:
R -- Rostro caído
A -- Alteración del equilibrio
P -- Pérdida de rápido
I -- Impedimento visual
D -- Dificultad para hablar
O -- Obtenga ayuda rápido

is the new way to promote stroke awareness among speakers and communities. Will you help us spread the word? The word is RÁPIDO! 🧠

R -- Rostro caído
A -- Alteración del equilibrio
P -- Pérdida de
I -- Impedimento visual
D -- Dificultad para hablar
O -- Obtenga ayuda rápido

Learn more at http://uth.edu/stroke-institute/resources/rapido-resources

New article release! "Elder Mistreatment within Stroke Family Caregiving" 📚✨

Read the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/07334648241277042

Join us Tuesday September 17th, 12pm CST for another exciting GRASP lecture! Contact Diamond Smith @ [email protected] for invite details! 📆

Register here: https://www.eeds.com/reg/053242403

CME/CNE Program available - Register Now!
UTHealth Update Symposium
🗓️Nov. 09, 2024
🕖8am-3:30pm

Register here: https://www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=331114

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Let’s come together to raise awareness, offer support, and spread hope. Your voice can make a difference. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out – you are not alone. 🌍💛

At the Stroke Institute, we’re committed to understanding and combating depression after stroke. Join our study to help us make strides in mental health research and provide better support for stroke survivors in need. Together, we can create a brighter future. ✨

***dePreventionDay

🌟 Farewell, Dr. Susan Alderman! 🌟

We will miss you dearly at the Stroke Institute. Your years of service and dedication have made a lasting impact on all of us. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! 💖

Are you or someone you know experiencing weakness in your hand or arm after a stroke? You may be eligible to participate in a research study on stroke rehabilitation! 💪🤚

Scan the QR Code or contact Emily Stevens, OTR for more information.

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Jennifer Beauchamp, Ruth Yanes-Bengoa, and Dr. Sean Savitz have secured funding for their proposal "Let's Talk About Stroke"! This grant will enable them to develop and evaluate an online global health course in Spanish, advancing stroke knowledge and improving stroke recognition among healthcare providers and students in El Salvador. 🌍

Join us Tuesday September 17th, 12pm CST for another exciting GRASP lecture! Contact Diamond Smith @ [email protected] for invite details! 📆

🌟 Join us for the 15th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium! 🌟

🗓️ Date: October 4, 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: Cooley Center, 7440 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054
🚗 Parking: Conveniently located across the street with validation available
🍎 Continental breakfast & lunch provided
💻 Virtual Option: Link provided upon registration
🎓 CME/CNE Credits Available

Theme: Reviving Hope: AI Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Stroke Recovery

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and be part of the future of stroke recovery.

Register NOW! www.eeds.com/live/641004

Celebrating the hard work and dedication of our incredible team this Labor Day! Together, we’re making strides in stroke care and research. 💪🧠

Save the date! Join us Tuesday September 17th, 12pm CST for another informative GRASP lecture! More details dropping soon📆

🌟 Join us for the 15th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium! 🌟
🗓️ Date: October 4, 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: Cooley Center, 7440 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054
🚗 Parking: Conveniently located across the street with validation available
🍎 Continental breakfast & lunch provided
💻 Virtual Option: Link provided upon registration
🎓 CME/CNE Credits Available
Theme: Reviving Hope: AI Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Stroke Recovery

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and be part of the future of stroke recovery.

Register NOW! www.eeds.com/live/641004

Yesterday, we celebrated our incredible DIVERSE VCID study participants with a day full of fun, laughter, and amazing food! 🍽️🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us and made this event so special.

A huge shoutout to the amazing staff at Hungry's for taking such great care of us—your hospitality made the day even more memorable! 🙌

🌟 Join us for the 15th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium! 🌟

🗓️ Date: October 4, 2024
🕗 Time: 8 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: Cooley Center, 7440 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054
🚗 Parking: Conveniently located across the street with validation available
🍎 Continental breakfast & lunch provided
💻 Virtual Option: Link provided upon registration
🎓 CME/CNE Credits Available

Theme: Reviving Hope: AI Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Stroke Recovery

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and be part of the future of stroke recovery.

Register NOW! www.eeds.com/live/641004

Congrats to Fiona S. Smith, MS, BSN, RN, and team!🎉 She presented a poster at Sigma Theta Tau’s 2024 International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore titled “The Social Determinants of Strokes in the Adolescent Population Following Inpatient Rehabilitation.” Fiona shared, "It was a great experience, and the poster received a lot of interest from the other attendees!" Congrats again to Fiona and the team! Stay tuned for the study manuscript submission soon. ✨

Check out the conference website: https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/congress/presenters/rising-stars

Yesterday, the Stroke Institute had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Xiaoqian Jiang as our third Lunch & Learn guest speaker. 🌟
His presentation, "Large Language Model and Its Application in Healthcare," delved into AI programs using deep learning to generate and analyze language, and highlighted the importance of privacy and protecting information.
Thank you, Dr. Jiang, for the incredible talk! Your work is invaluable, and we’re grateful to have a leader like you guiding us through the age of AI! 🚀🧠