The Stroke Smart Fest occurred on May 25th and was hosted by Simmons College of Kentucky and the Jesse Louis Jackson Center for Racial Justice, in collaboration with Norton Healthcare, UofL Health, Baptist Health and Genentech. The goal is provide education about the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to prevent a disease that kills one person every three minutes.

The event was held in recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, and featured:

• Stroke prevention screenings: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, heart rhythm and more
• Educational activities for all ages
• Stroke specialists and survivors on hand
• Free food
• Music by River City Drum Corp.
• Exercise and dance activities