Ten months after developing The Brain & Stroke Network to improve stroke care in San Antonio and South Texas, Baptist Health System has earned Primary Stroke Center Certification at each of its five hospitals, effective June 8.

Samantha Garcia, a local high school students, donated 38 baby blankets to the Baptist Medical Center's Mother and Baby Unit.

Our Stroke Support Group is a community organization for stroke survivors and their family members as well as friends. It helps people learn more about stroke, and become inspired to move forward after experiencing a stroke. Meets every 1st Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center. For more information call (210) 297-8191.

Stroke Education Classes for patients and caregivers, are just a few of the services offered for patients recovering from stroke through the Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System. Classes held weekly, Monday through Thursday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Rehabilitation Dining Room (3rd floor). For more information contact Gayla at (210) 297-5175.

Parents, adults and children 12 years of age and older are invited to this FREE Friends and Family Community CPR class, presented in conjunction with the Harper’s Embrace LifeSaver Program. Classes are free but registration is required. Call (210) 297-3738 to register.