Raising awareness and supporting people affected by stroke in Monaco

09 Nov 2023 Stroke awareness Stroke support

Promoting information, prevention, treatment, and support for patients and families in Monaco.

After experiencing a stroke in 2019, Monaco resident Steven Saltzman wanted to promote information, prevention, treatment, and support for patients and families in Monaco. Steven knew he could use his professional experience of connecting people and making things happen to build Monaco AVC.

In November 2021 Steven’s ambition was realised and Monaco AVC (Accident Vasculaire Cérébrale), the Monaco Stroke Association was registered.

"Whatever the Monaco AVC Association may mean to me, to Monaco it will be known by the results it achieves, and by statements from patients we may have informed, supported, or helped," says Steven

The aims of Monaco AVC are to:

inform the public in Monaco about the signs of stroke situation for themselves and their loved ones, and to understand the emergency response “FAST” or “VITE”
identify, exchange and inform the public about the treatments and rehabilitation available in Monaco, France, and elsewhere
support Monegasque patients or residents of Monaco and their families to live better with the consequences of stroke; and to exchange information on available treatments and rehabilitations.

A priority of Monaco AVC is to build its membership, including people affected by stroke as well as professionals from diverse backgrounds, with knowledge in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. In addition, volunteers and donors are needed to help support the association to continue the good work.

Monaco AVC works in collaboration with the Department of Social Affairs and Health, general practitioners and cardiologists, as well as the doctors at the CHPG hospital, Thoracic clinic, CHU in Nice, emergencies, and health services in Monaco. This truly is about collaboration to increase awareness and support in Monaco.

Steven Saltzman

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