[Health & Wellness] Stroke: Recognize, Respond & Prevent

Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Event will begin in 12 days and 9 hours

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Join us for another session in the popular Optimal Aging Portal free webinar series, featuring guest speaker and stroke neurologist Dr. Luciana Catanese.

Stroke can happen suddenly, and knowing how to recognize the signs and respond quickly can make a critical difference. But what can you do to reduce your risk of stroke? 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to recognize the warning signs of stroke, what to do when stroke is suspected, and the steps you can take to help prevent a first or subsequent stroke.  

About the speaker:

Dr. Luciana Catanese is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at McMaster University and a stroke neurologist at Hamilton General Hospital. She is the Regional Medical Lead for Hyperacute Stroke Care and Stroke Unit Care for the Central South Regional Stroke Network and an Investigator at the Population Health Research Institute. Her research focuses on improving the prevention and treatment of stroke and outcomes for people who experience a stroke.