Pullman, WA— Stephanie Knewbow, Registered Nurse and Director of the Pullman Regional Hospital Emergency Department and Kim Johnson, Registered Nurse and Certified Emergency Nurse, will address common questions about stroke warning signs and the patient experience for stroke, during an in-person Q&A.
The event, presented by Pullman Regional Hospital’s Center for Learning & Innovation, will take place at Scoozi Pasta, formerly Oak on Main restaurant, in Pullman on Wednesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Knewbow and Johnson are both members of Pullman Regional Hospital’s Stroke Team and were instrumental in the hospital earning the Acute Stroke Ready Certification in 2022 from DNV, an international accrediting body for healthcare organizations.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth most common cause of death and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Pullman Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department treats about 80-100 stroke patients a year.
This social event will provide guests the opportunity to ask health-related questions and have a casual conversation the speakers. Everyone is welcome to attend the free presentation. Appetizers are provided at no cost.
To attend, please RSVP by visiting www.pullmanregional.org/education-engagement
Women’s Wellness is a monthly series facilitated through Pullman Regional Hospital’s Center for Learning & Innovation. The series aims to provide women with facts and information about current healthcare trends in a coffeehouse-style conversation facilitated by health professionals from Pullman Regional Hospital, Clinic Network, Summit Therapy & Health Services and community health partners.
Contact: Alison Weigley, Director of External Relations
Pullman Regional Hospital
Office: (509) 332-2041 / Cell: (509) 330-0242
alison.weigley@pullmanregional.org
