Beckley ARH to host Stroke Support Group

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley ARH Hospital will host its first-ever Stroke Support Group meeting May at 2 p.m. at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging.

The monthly meetings, according to Beckley ARH Stroke Coordinator Courtney Jackson, are designed to provide support, education and awareness for stroke survivors and their families.

“So many individuals in southern West Virginia have suffered strokes and are in need of resources and support to help them as they work to get back to their pre-stroke level or as close as they possibly can,” she said.

Wednesday’s meeting will serve as an informational meet and greet, as attendees are introduced to Jackson and ARH Community Development Manager Kelly Elkins.

“We want to talk to and listen to people’s stories so we can help better understand the kind of information and resources they would like us to provide in future meetings,” Elkins said.

Each meeting, which will take place at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, will include healthy snacks, goodie bags and educational information.

Jackson and Elkins said they encourage anyone whose life has been touched by a stroke to attend.

“We just want to educate area residents not only on how to care for themselves and for their families post-stroke, but also on stroke risks and how to prevent them,” Jackson said.

Elkins added, “We want to provide assistance and support so that they know they are not alone.”

Beckley ARH Hospital received its Primary Stroke Certification in 2023.