An important goal of cerebrovascular and critical care specialists at Rush is to continue a long tradition of research into afflictions of the cerebrovascular system. The stroke team at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago participates in a variety of educational activities for the community relating to cerebrovascular disease.

• Rush Generations: Stroke neurologists at Rush often participate in Rush Generations free lectures program. For a listing of free events and classes, click here.

• Stroke Support Group—“Life After Stroke: Meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a two-part education support group; one is for caregivers and the other is for people affected by stroke. The class meets at:
  
  

  Anne Byron Waud Patient and Family Resource Center
  Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, Room 438
  710 S. Paulina, Chicago
  Free parking provided.

To register or for more information, call the Waud Resource Center at (800) 757-0202, or send e-mail to waud@rush.edu.