WHITE GUM VALLEY - Post-Polio Information Session

Description

DID YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE POLIO? THIS INFORMATION SESSION IS FOR: - Anyone who got sick from polio - Relatives of those who had polio - Caregivers of polio survivors - Medical and health professionals AGENDA First two hours - Health Literacy: - Welcome and orientation - Polio, epidemics and consequences - Post-polio conditions - Signs and symptoms - Managing post-polio - Health team profile - Post-polio advocacy Third hour - Clinical Deep Dive: - Screening and identification - Clinical information - Four risk areas - Best practices for care