Learn About the Most Common Cause of Stroke

Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Location: Pen Bay Vascular Lab/Pen Bay Surgery
Physician's Building
Suite 103
Pen Bay Medical Center campus
Cost: Free & open to eligible members of the community – registration required
593-5744

You are eligible to participate in this screening if you have all of these risk factors:
• Are age 60 or over.
• Are currently a smoker, have a smoking history (100 cigarettes or more) or have had prolonged exposure to second-hand smoke.
• Have elevated cholesterol and/or high blood pressure.
• Have a family or personal history of coronary artery disease.

What is carotid artery disease?
Carotid artery disease is the most common cause of stroke. When this disease is detected early, stroke can be prevented. See your doctor. Discuss lifestyle changes. Consider getting an ultrasound exam. A few small steps may save your life.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call us today to schedule your pain-free screening at 593-5744.

Pen Bay Healthcare

Pen Bay Healthcare is a not-for-profit family of services which includes Pen Bay Medical Center, a Leapfrog Group 2012 National Top Hospital and the largest community hospital in Midcoast Maine, as well as Pen Bay Physicians & Associates, Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice, Quarry Hill Retirement Community and the Knox Center for Long Term Care. Through these organizations, and with a staff of more than 100 outstanding physicians and more than 1,500 healthcare professionals, we are able to provide the people of Midcoast Maine with a continuum of both routine and specialty patient-centered medical services. Pen Bay Healthcare is a member of the MaineHealth system. For more information, visit penbayhealthcare.org.