ACSOM Hosts Stroke Awareness Day

The American Canadian School of Medicine (ACSOM), in partnership with the RayAsta Foundation and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, will host Stroke Awareness Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the ACSOM campus on Ross Boulevard, Picard, Portsmouth.

The event aims to raise awareness about stroke prevention, recognition, and rehabilitation while offering free health screenings and educational sessions to the public. Screenings will include blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, waist circumference, cardiovascular risk assessments, and cognitive and reflex tests.

Participants will also benefit from interactive education and training sessions covering stroke anatomy and risk factors, lifestyle and prevention strategies, rehabilitation, and resources for family caregivers. Games, refreshments, and opportunities to meet ACSOM students and faculty will also be available.

“Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death,” explains Dr. Sofiia Kozyreva, a rehabilitation specialist and faculty member at ACSOM. “Awareness of risk factors can help prevent strokes, and early detection along with timely medical intervention can significantly improve outcomes.”

Dr. Kozyreva emphasizes that prevention through education—such as managing blood pressure, diabetes, diet, and smoking habits—plays a vital role in reducing the risk of stroke. “Some of these risk factors can even be screened for right at our event,” she added.

Stroke Awareness Day forms part of ACSOM’s commitment to community health education and early disease prevention in Dominica. The RayAsta Foundation is proud to partner in this initiative, strengthening its mission to empower communities through health and awareness.