<p> <span>A&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;is an emergency &ndash; it can happen to anyone, at any time, and at any age. Join us on Monday, Sept. 16 from noon - 1 p.m. for &quot;Stroke Awareness and Prevention&quot; at the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library.&nbsp;Presented by Kristina Gooch and Emily Maines, this lunchtime program will discuss&nbsp;what happens when someone experiences a&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;and what occurs on the way to and at the hospital.&nbsp;Save a life by having a better understanding of&nbsp;stroke&nbsp;and by knowing what signs and symptoms to look for. Brought to you by the Health and Wellness Library and VCU HR.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">The program is free and open to everyone. Lunch is provided. Space is limited so registration is required: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5765293. For more information, contact 804-828-2432 | ricasatakj@vcu.edu. The Health and Wellness Library is located in VCU Health Gateway Building, ground floor, RM G-112.</span></p>

<p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ever wonder what goes on in a poison center? Now&#39;s your chance to find out!&nbsp;Join us for&nbsp;&ldquo;Real&nbsp;Stories from the Virginia Poison Center&rdquo; on Thursday, Sept. 5&nbsp;from noon to 1 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Library.&nbsp;You&#39;ll hear about authentic experiences and useful prevention tips&nbsp;from Virginia Poison Center toxicology nurses.&nbsp;Hopefully, after hearing these stories you will integrate these examples and prevention tips into your everyday lives. Please note: to protect patients&rsquo; anonymity, some details will be modified.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Health and Wellness Library&nbsp;programs are&nbsp;free and open to everyone. Lunch is provided. Space is limited so registration is required: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5761821. For more information, contact 804-828-2432 or healthlibrary@vcuhealth.org. The Health and Wellness Library is located in VCU Health Gateway Building, ground floor, RM G-112.</span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p>