Improving Stroke Awareness and Response: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
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| Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| 3:35 PM - 4:20 PM |
| l06 FG |
Speaker(s)
Presented by: Dr. Patrice Lindsay
Session Details
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Describe how social determinants of health (including socioeconomic status, education, language, access to care, and geography) influence stroke awareness, risk recognition, and timely access to emergency services.
- Recognize disparities in stroke symptom awareness and response across diverse populations and identify groups at higher risk of delayed presentation and poorer outcomes.
- Apply equity informed stroke awareness strategies that address social and structural barriers, supporting timely recognition of stroke symptoms and activation of emergency response systems.
Speaker
Dr Patrice Lindsay
Marclind Health Systems And Engagement Consulting
Presenter