Beebe Healthcare sponsors Delaware Stroke Summit
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association held its second annual Statewide Stroke Summitt Dec. 2 at Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach.
The event was a collaboration between Beebe Healthcare and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
The four-hour event featured a series of presenters to educate and inform residents about the risk factors of stroke; warning signs of stroke; the latest information on prevention, treatment and care; the latest advances in research; and more.
Heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 cause of death, claiming nearly a million lives each year, more than all forms of cancer combined. Stroke is the fifth-highest cause of death in the U.S., the third-highest cause of death in Delaware, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
David A. Tam, president & CEO of Beebe Healthcare, and E. Thomas Harvey III, American Heart Association Delaware board of directors leadership chair, hosted the informative presentations.
“As a health system focused on the care of Sussex County, Beebe has been thrilled to host this engaging conference in partnership with the American Heart association,” said Tom Trobiano, executive director of Cardiovascular and Neurosciences Services at Beebe. “Educating the community about prevention, treatment and stroke care is something that cannot be publicized enough.”
Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs.
