GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn about the signs of stroke. Did you know that someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States? Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, an irregular heartbeat, lack of exercise and poor diet. Having three or more risk factors can increase the possibility of a stroke. Talk to your provider if you think you may be at risk.

Community Events

Scrub Fair: Enloe Health Conference Center on May 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 8 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Explore the Enloe Health Gift Shop’s newest stock and limited-edition items at the Scrub Fair. Browse a variety of scrubs, accessories and more while supporting the Enloe Health Gift Shop, the number one fundraiser for Enloe Health Volunteer Services. The sale begins May 7 and returns May 8. When you spend $50 or more, you will be entered into a prize drawing. All proceeds support Enloe Health’s programs and projects.

Growing Healthy Children: On May 10 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at One Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, in Chico.

Good nutrition and exercise are keys to good health. Start these habits at an early age at this year’s Growing Healthy Children Walk and Run on May 10. Bring the little ones and participate in the free one-mile loop or 5K option. Stick around for refreshments, prizes, music, dancing, educational activities and the giveaway of four new bicycles. The first 300 children who preregister and pick up their race-day packets get free T-shirts. Register at growinghealthychildrenchico.com.

Blood Drive: On May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Enloe Health Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade, in Chico.

Help save lives by donating blood on May 13 at the Enloe Health Conference Center. Hosted by Vitalant, the blood drive is open to Enloe Health caregivers and the public. Note that donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. When you attend, be sure to eat within two hours of your donation, drink plenty of water that day and eat 24 to 48 hours beforehand and bring identification. To make an appointment, visit enloe.org/events.

Enloe Health’s Virtual Quality Summit: On May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Tune in to this live event online on May 14 and meet the Enloe teams recognized by their peers as having the best quality initiatives of the year. Plus, hear from Enloe’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Wiltermood, Chief Medical Officer Sean Maiorano, D.O. and Scott Schneider, M.D., chair of Enloe’s Performance Improvement/Patient Safety Committee, as they guide us through the Quality Summit program. Stream it live on Enloe’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Class: On May 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Attend on Zoom Take charge of your health! If you or someone you love has been diagnosed or is at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), join us for this free class on May 15. Learn how to recognize the condition, manage medications, identify triggers that cause flare-ups and more. Register at enloe.org/events to save your spot.

Enloe Health is a proudly independent, nonprofit system offering an array of health care services. For more information, call 530-332-7300 or visit us at enloe.org.