Teresa Sassaman has graciously offered to be our Church Nurse. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg State College with a BSN degree, and has worked 22 years in critical care in 3 different hospitals (Polyclinic Medical Center, Lower Bucks Hospital & Chester County Hospital). Subsequent to that, she switched from critical care to home care and is currently a nursing supervisor for Bayada Nurses.
Teresa is offering a weekly Blood Pressure Screening immediately following the service in the 1st classroom past the Nursery.
September TIP
BRAIN ATTACK - CVA - STROKE
2 Types of Strokes
WARNING SIGNS
MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS
DON'T STALL, MAKE THE CALL - 911
TPA- clot busting drug MUST be administered in 3 hours or less with the first signs of stroke.
If you have any questions concerning this health tip, please feel free to contact Teresa.