While all of us at St. Mary's of Michigan are proud of our accomplishments and expertise in the neurosciences, we'd like to help you prevent neurological diseases and injuries more than anything! Our affiliation with Field Neurosciences Institute helps us with this goal.   Here are some simple steps.

Stroke Prevention Tips 1. Control your blood pressure.
2. Stop smoking.
3. Try to maintain a healthy weight.
4. Exercise regularly.
5. Eat foods low in fat and salt.
6. Maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
7. See your doctor regularly.
8. Know the warning signs of a stroke.

Injury PreventionTips 1. Wear a seat belt and drive responsibly.
2. Use child safety seats and install them properly.
3. Wear helmets and protective gear when bicycling, motorcycling, rollerblading, skiing, and skateboarding.
4. NEVER dive in shallow or unfamiliar water. When in doubt, jump feet first.   St. Mary's of Michigan is a proud partner of Field Neuroscience Institute, which offers a number of prevention programs, including: • ThinkFirst - a program aimed at helping kids and teens use their minds to protect their bodies by understanding personal vulnerability and the consequences of risk taking. To schedule a program, call (989) 497-3114.
• Buckle Your Brain and Get Caught Being Safe - two programs that educate and reward children for wearing helmets. To schedule a program, call (989) 497-3114.
• Childhood lead poisoning testing. To schedule a program, call (989) 497-3023.   Visit www.fni.org to learn more about these important prevention programs.