🧠💓 HKUMed #WorldHealthDay: BE STROKE SMART! | TOGETHER We Are Greater Than Stroke!

Our free health screening event for foreign domestic workers — co-hosted by HKUMed x HKU Stroke — was a great success! 🎉 A big shoutout to all the amazing health professionals, dedicated health ambassadors, and enthusiastic participants who made the day so meaningful and impactful. Together, we’re building a healthier community! 

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ We provided screenings for atrial fibrillation, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol, along with personalized health advice. Participants gained valuable insights into stroke risk and the importance of prevention. Our secondary school students — guided by HKUMed students and proudly serving as health ambassadors — also gained hands-on experience while helping raise awareness across the community. 

💬 One participant shared: "I learned so much today — I didn’t know that diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure could increase stroke risk!" 

📢 Prof. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke, reminded us: "We’ve seen a rise in young stroke cases — about 10% involve foreign domestic workers. While caring for the general population, we must not forget to support every group in our community." 

❤️ To spread love and awareness, we gifted participants with special pins designed by students — a brain made of hearts, symbolizing care and solidarity for stroke survivors and the public. 

Let’s keep sharing and spreading the message of stroke prevention — one healthy habit at a time! 💪 

🔗 Learn more about stroke, prevention tips, and community resources: 👉 https://www.stroke-en.med.hku.hk/ 

💬 Share your tips in the comments — let’s #BESTROKESMART!