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Free screening for World Stroke Day

Pescara (PE)

 Piazza Sacro Cuore

Organised by ASL di Pescara

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On Thursday 29 October 2026, from 3 pm to 6 pm, Piazza Sacro Cuore in Pescara will host a free screening for World Stroke Day. Professionals from the Uoc Neurologia d'urgenza e Stroke Unit of the ASL of Pescara will meet citizens to assess the main risk factors and explain how to recognise symptoms. During the initiative, blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index (BMI) will be measured, and information on clinical history and lifestyle habits will be collected. Informational material on the condition will also be distributed. The initiative is promoted by the ASL of Pescara together with the Comune di Pescara.

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Hours: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Date and time: Thursday 29 October 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Piazza Sacro Cuore, Pescara Admission: free What is assessed: blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index (BMI), clinical history and lifestyle habits With professionals from the Uoc Neurologia d'urgenza e Stroke Unit of the ASL of Pescara In case of symptoms such as sudden difficulty speaking, loss of strength in an arm or leg, facial asymmetry, call 112 immediately