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Welcome to the August issue of StrokeNet. Steve Mallory
describes detail of the Mentor Program. David Ray talks about the role of
Stroke Clubs. Kathy Bosworth interviews Valerie Greene. Next is an article
by Rhonda Petersen first published in 2001. She recounts an experience
swimming to stay cool. Jean Googenheimer selects five newsfeed articles
concerning drug research. Janice Rodriguez reviews three websites, which
focus on basic stroke information. August Birthdays are highlighted. All
members are invited to add their Bios.
Organization Highlights, By
Steve Mallory
Steve reports Mentor Program details. If you have any
interest in becoming a Certified Mentor be sure to check this out. He
lists new addresses, which are available for free through StrokeNet Web
Mail. Instant Messaging to other Stroke Network members is explained. A
Stroke Recovery researcher is asking for your assistance. Finally Steve
announces the Third Annual Golf Fundraiser.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Life In New Zealand with a
Stroke, by David Ray |
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 David comments on the role of Stroke Clubs in New
Zealand. The Lower Hutt Stroke Club held its annual meeting. Members
enjoyed a talk by a Rugby Commentator.
Life in New Zealand... »
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Valerie Greene Interview,
by Kathy Bosworth |
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 Kathy recently interviewed Valerie
Greene, the author of "The Fire Within." Valerie writes about her
stroke experience. Of particular interest to readers is that she had
stem cell therapy.
Valerie Greene Interview... »
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Staying Cool, by Rhonda
Peterson |
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 In celebration of summer StrokeNet is reprinting an
article first published in August 2001. Entitled "Staying Cool" it
tells the story of one Stroke Survivors experiences trying to deal
with the hot weather by swimming
Staying Cool... »
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Stroke Newsfeed Review, by
Jean Googenheimer |
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 This month Jean reviews five articles from the
newsfeed. The first three address the common practice of taking
aspirin to combat stroke and heart disease. The fourth covers a new
drug Axosine that is current being tested. It is hoped that it will
prove effective to enhance motor function recovery. Finally she
reviews an article, which discusses research into diet.
Newsfeed Review... »
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Website Review, by Janice
Rodriguez |
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 Janice reviews three websites. Each gives basic
stroke information. Included is information on how to lower your
stroke risk. Also included is information on woman and stroke.
Website Review... »
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August Birthdays |
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 Stroke Network sends birthday greetings
to the following eight members who are celebrating their birthday in
August. 2nd steve (47), Maryland; 2nd David Ray (71), New Zealand; 5th
JackieE (55), Nevada; 8th eatc7402 (58). Michigan; 9th blackhills
(53), South Dakota; 10th jimg2000 (58), New York; 12th sandy byrne
(57), Ontario; 26th HavanaFlBill (52), Florida.
Look in the Member bio section of the Gallery to see
bios of steve (Steve Mallory), David Ray and jimg2000 (Jim Gerrish).
Click on the photo to read the bio. Steve's website is also available
through the 'Top Sites' button at the top of the home page of the
Message Board.
To be sure your birthday is included on the list of
member birthdays, add the date to your profile. From the home page of
the Message Board, select 'My Controls', on the left hand side of the
screen look for the category 'Personal Profile.' Select 'Edit
Profile.'
The Message board can be entered through the home page
of The Stroke Network, http://www.strokenetwork.org. Or, click the
link below this article to go directly to the message board. Click the
link under the next article into to go directly to bios.
Message Board... »
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Bio Invitation |
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 The Stroke Network invites you to include your bio in
The Gallery. To visit the Gallery, click the 'Gallery' button at the
top of the Message Board. Bios are located in the Members Bio category
within The Gallery. Or, click the link below, which takes you directly
to the bios.
Add the bio yourself or send it to the editor at the
address above.
Instructions for entering the bio yourself: >From the
Members Bio page: 1) Click the button at the top 'New Image' 2) Enter
the following data: A) Caption: your name B) Large text box: Enter the
bio. C) Upload photo: At the bottom of the page upload your picture
from your computer. 3) Save
If you do not have a digital photo contact the editor
at the address at the top of this newsletter. She can send you a snail
mail address where you can send a paper photo to be scanned.
Bios... »
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Our Organization |
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 What is The Stroke Network? Where did it come from?
Who are the people that work there? Read the FAQ if you would like to
know.
Just what is FAQ? I've seen it on the Internet several
times but I've never understood what it stood for. What is FAQ and why
does our organization have these letters? FAQ is an acronym for
Frequently Asked Questions. It's basically questions that most people
are going to ask if they want to know about your web site and service.
Our organization has a FAQ in order to give you some
background information and insight into our organization. The FAQ is
linked from virtually every single page on our whole web site. If you
scroll down the page and look on the left column you will see a button
with a question mark. Click on the button and you will be hyperlinked
to our FAQ web page.
You will learn about the formation of our organization
and it's history. You can find out who are our partners and learn
about our basic policies. Most of the frequently asked questions can
be found here but if you have more please let us know. The print
version of this newsletter is available at the website. Contents of
this newsletter may not otherwise be reprinted without the
organization's permission. Please contact the editor.
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