Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network will hold a stroke-risk screening, free-of-charge, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 3, Good Shepherd’s Hyland Center for Health & Technology Center, Middle Level, 850 S. Fifth St., Allentown. The screening is open to those age 18 and older.

Although strokes can be unpredictable, knowing the risk factors is the first step to taking preventive action. The screening is intended to help persons understand the potential risks of stroke.

According to the CDC, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, which works out to someone having a stroke every 40 seconds.

“Screenings can help identify stroke risk factors, such as cholesterol, high blood pressure or blood sugar, or modifiable lifestyle habits,” said Rachel Burke, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, an inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapist and Good Shepherd’s stroke program co-chair.

Good Shepherd will offer free stations, including:

• Fall-risk assessments and education on how to decrease your risk of falling

• Heart rate and blood pressure screening

• Height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist-circumference assessment

• Nutrition education

“The sooner people can identify their own stroke risks, the sooner they can work with their doctor on ways to reduce those risks,” said Sarah Rice, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, an inpatient rehabilitation occupational therapist and Good Shepherd’s stroke program co-chair.

A food truck with healthy offerings will be available for attendees, too. Free parking is available in Good Shepherd’s South Fifth Street parking garage.

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Specialty Program; CARF is the gold standard in rehabilitation.

Good Shepherd offers home health services in the Lehigh Valley region and outpatient stroke rehabilitation services at more than 20 locations throughout eastern Pennsylvania.

Information about the screening: GoodShepherdRehab.org; 1-888-44-REHAB (73422)