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Medicine In Our Backyard with Jay Shah, MD

Spotting Stroke: Know the Signs, Prevent Damage

Medicine in our Backyard

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in collaboration with UCI Health is pleased to present the 2025-2026 season of Medicine in Our Backyard featuring an extraordinary group of renowned doctors and researchers speaking on a wide range of topics. The UCI doctors present the latest studies and newest technologies in an engaging online forum. This series is funded in part by the generosity of long time Newport Beach Public Library Foundation members Mike and Polly Smith. 

 LOCATION: FRIENDS ROOM, NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Spotting Stroke: Know the Signs, Prevent Damage

Shah, Jay01Jay Shah, MD

Assistant Professor - Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:00pm

 

 

In this informative lecture, attendees will learn how to recognize the early warning signs of a stroke, understand key risk factors and explore the most effective prevention strategies. The session will also cover current treatment options, the importance of acting FAST and how timely intervention can significantly reduce long-term damage.

REGISTER FOR FREE

For more information on the series: https://nbplf.foundation/programs/medicine-in-our-backyard/

 Event details and RSVP Information: 

  • Location: Friends Room, Newport Beach Public Library
  • Doors open 6:30pm
  • Presentation followed by Q&A
  • FREE EVENT

 Questions? Contact Director of Programs Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw kupshaw@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3818.

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