Free screenings for blood pressure, heart rate, and neck artery assessment will be available from 11 am to 2 pm at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on Thursday, May 8, 2008 as part of Stroke Awareness Month activities. The screenings and consumer-oriented health talks are open to the public.

12 “Living with Aphasia” by Leora Cherney, PhD, Director, RIC Center for Aphasia Research
12:30 “Stroke Prevention” by Richard L. Harvey, MD, Dixon Stroke Chair, Medical Director, RIC Center for Stroke Rehabilitation
1 pm “KineAssist Demonstration: A New Robotic Walking and Balance Training System” by David A. Brown, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

RIC is located at 345 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL. For more information, contact the LIFE Center, 312-238-5433

Men who have survived a stroke are being recruited by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to participate in a research study about maintaining good health. Study participants must attend eight weekly group sessions and undergo interviews before and after each group session. Criteria include: Four months post-stroke; 18 years of age; able to participate in group discussions; and be physically able to travel to RIC. Contact 312-238-1207 for more information.

The RIC Vocational Rehabilitation Center will host a Career Day for persons with disabilities who are looking for jobs on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Individuals can explore career options with disability-friendly Chicago area employers and get tips from disability-related resource organizations. Please RSVP to Julie M. Zook, job placement specialist, at jzook@ric.org or 312-238-6812. Preregistration is required.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
9 am to Noon
RIC, 345 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL

In support of the numerous Chicagoland job fairs and career days hosted for people with disabilities, the LIFE Center will showcase an employment film series on Tuesday, May 13, 2007. All films will be shown in the LIFE Center at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior, Chicago, IL between 9:30am and 1:30pm.

- Job Search Strategies (25 minute film)
- Job Interviewing Techniques (25 minute film)
- Open Futures (11 minute film)

Persons also interested in participating in the RIC Career Day on May 13, 2008 should call Julie M. Zook, job placement specialist, at jzook@ric.org or 312-238-6812. Preregistration is required.

Free screenings for blood pressure, heart rate, and rhythm and neck artery assessment will be given by health care professionals during the RIC Stroke Health Screening and Resource Fair.

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Location: RIC LIFE Center, 345 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611

Programs:
- 12:00 Noon “Aphasia Communication Tips,” by Leora Cherney, PhD, RIC Aphasia Research Center
- 12:30 pm “Stroke Prevention,” Richard L. Harvey, Medical Director, RIC Stroke Rehabilitation Center

Education booths will include information on stroke prevention and therapy, functional fitness, aphasia classes, and support groups. Sponsored by the LIFE Center and RIC’s Stroke Rehabilitation Center.