SPRINGFIELD, Pa. – If you are concerned about the risk of stroke for you or your loved one, do not miss one of Crozer-Keystone Health System’s upcoming FREE stroke-related events.

A Stroke Awareness Day will be held at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Boulevard, Upland, in the Clark Education Center on May 9, from 8-11 a.m. The event will feature stroke risk assessments, glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, and a range of information from Crozer-Keystone Health System departments about stroke prevention, treatment and risk factors. To register for Stroke Awareness Day, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258).

Stroke Risk Assessments will be held at the following locations:

Taylor Hospital, Classrooms A & B: May 20, 10 a.m.-noon. To register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258). Taylor is located at 175 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park.

Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Delaware County Regional Cancer Center: May 21, 1-3 p.m. To register, call (610) 284-8158. DCMH is located at 501 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill.

Among those who are more susceptible to stroke are those with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. You may also be at a higher risk of stroke if you are over 55 years of age, are male, have a family history of stroke, or are African-American.

Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Taylor Hospital are members of the Crozer-Keystone Health System. For more information, visit www.crozer.org.