As a New York State Department of Health designated Stroke Center, Good Samaritan Hospital will provide participants with invaluable information on recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as steps to take in an emergency situation. The dates, times and locations are as follows:

         •Wednesday, May 2, 2007
         10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
         Jewish Community Center
         900 Rt. 45
         New City, NY 10956
         Stroke education, blood pressure screenings and free giveaways

         •Thursday, May 3, 2007
         11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
         Rockland Community College
         145 College Rd.
         Suffern, NY 10901
         Stroke education and free giveaways

         •Friday, May 4, 2007
         10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
         Good Samaritan Hospital
         255 Lafayette Ave.
         Suffern, NY 10901
         Stroke education, blood pressure screenings and free giveaways

All information sessions are free to attend and open to the public.