Community Outreach Ideas | UAMS Stroke Program

Thank you to all of our AR SAVES sites who contributed their ideas to this list!

Best Practices

CSI Event-Mega Brain Event
Legislator Site Visits-/Review of AR SAVES Program and Telemedicine Equipment
Survivor Testimony
On Hold Call Messages
Trunk or Treat
Movie Night at the Park
“Grandpa’s Crooked Smile” Book

Potential Partnerships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/AR SAVES Program

Expertise/Free Educational Materials, Mega Brain
Student Education and Collaboration
AR SAVES Website

Local Hospitals

AR SAVES Nurse Facilitators/Nurse Facilitator BackUps
Marketing/PR Departments

National Institute of Health/NINDS

Free Educational Materials
Resources on Website- ninds.nih.gov

National Stroke Association-Hope After Stroke

National Recognition-Raise Awards, Faces of Stroke Campaign
Free Educational Materials
Resources on Website -stroke.org

Genentech Pharmaceuticals

Apply for Mini-Grants for Stroke Education Project with Local Hospital
Free Educational Materials
Resources on Website – strokeawareness.com

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Resources on Websites – heart.org

Sporting events/tournaments

Strike out Stroke (Baseball/Softball, Bowling)
Slam Dunk Stroke (Basketball)
Skate for Stroke (Skating, Roller Blading, Ice Skating)
Swing out Stroke (Golf, Tennis)
Kick out Stroke (Soccer)
Tackle Stroke (Football)
Target Stroke (Archery)
Race out Stroke (Car Races, Walks/Runs/Biking Events)
Information Tables, FAST Cheers, Marquees, Announcements, Jumbotrons, Banners, T-Shirts

Schools

Art Competition
Crossword Puzzles/Word Searches
Hip Hop Stroke “Stroke Ain’t No Joke” Cartoon Clip
Keep Your Brain Healthy-Electric Black Productions
PTAs/PTOs Meetings
School Clubs (Beta Club, Honor Society, FFA, FHA, Athletes/Sports Teams, etc.)
PE/Health/Medical Field Prep-Interest/CPR/First Aid Classes
Health Fairs/Health Screenings (Student, Parents, Employees)
Assemblies
In-services/Meetings
Trainings/Workshops
Back to School events
Sporting Events (See Above)
EAST Lab
CHAMPS/MASH Students
School Board Meetings
Bulletin Boards
Door Decorating Contest (ex. Stroke Month (May))
Career Day

Organizations/Groups

Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions
Junior League
Shriners
Chamber of Commerce
Quorum Courts/Officials
Knight of Columbus
AARP
Toastmasters
Realtors
Insurance Agents/Agencies
Sororities
Fraternities
Masonic Lodge
Optimist Club
Retired Teachers Association
Retired United Auto Workers
Fire Chiefs’ Association
VFWs
Water Association
Local Electric Cooperative
Riding Clubs
State Park Rangers
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
YMCA
Boys and Girls Clubs
Cooperative Extension
Local Health Department Units
Local DHS Agencies

*Provide Educational Materials, Presentations at Meetings, Conferences, Health Fairs, Special Events, etc. Can also partner with some Organizations/Groups

*Some Organizations/Groups above may need to Volunteer/Earn Community Service Hours

Community Events

Parades (County Fairs, Holidays, School Homecoming, etc.-If allowed toss Brain Shaped
Stress Balls into crowd from float or while walking along sides)
Festivals (Fans, First Aid Stations, Information Booths-can partner with local hospital)
County Fairs (Information Booth, First Aid Stations-can partner with local hospital)
Blood Drives (Brain Shaped Stress Balls, Bandage holders)
Block Parties
Farmers’ Market (Healthy Recipe Cooking Demonstration)
Fundraisers (Breakfasts/Suppers-ex. Pancake, Fish Fry, Crawfish Boil)
Job/Career Fairs (can partner with local hospital)
Mass Flu Clinics
Banquets (i.e. Go Red)
*Provide Educational Materials-Information Booth, Bag Stuffers, Presentations, etc.
Local Parks-Concerts, Family Reunions, Firework Events, Picnics, Movies, etc.)
Chili Cook Off
Rodeos/Bull Riding
Benefit Runs (Relay for Life, Alzheimer’s Walk, Race for the Cure, etc.-Informational Booths, Bag Stuffers)
Voting Polls (Posters, Information Table/Educational Materials)
Ambulance Service/Helicopter Service Membership Drives (Educational Materials, Bag Stuffers)
Craft Shows
Local Clubs (ex. Quilting, Book, Bible Study, Coffee, Weight Watchers, etc.)
Weddings (Outdoor-Fans)
Survivor Stories/Testimonials
Easter Egg Hunts
Trunk or Treat

Community Groups

Neighborhood Watch Associations (Presentations, Educational Materials)
Homeowner’s Association/Property Owner’s Association
Support Groups (Diabetes, Stroke, Caregiver, etc.)
School Boards
City Boards
Mayors
County Judges

Community Locations

Country Clubs
Golf Courses
Churches (Testimonials from Pulpit, Bulletin Inserts, Health Fairs, Bible Study Groups,
Vacation Bible School, Ministerial Alliance, Prayer Groups, Sunday School Classes, etc.)
Post Offices (Bulletin Boards-Posters)
Libraries (Bulletin Boards-Posters, Handouts, Table Tents)
Daycares (In-Services for Parents/Employees, Bulletin Boards-Posters, Educational Handouts, etc.)
Factories/Mills (Break Rooms, Bulletin Boards-Posters, Bathroom Stalls-Posters, Educational Information with
Occupational Health Nurse, Health Screenings/Health Fairs, Newsletters, Health and Safety Committee
Trainings, etc.)
Restaurants (Break Rooms, Bathroom Stalls, Bulletin Boards-Posters, Table Tents, Table Ads, Napkin
Holder Ads, etc.)
Stores (Grocery, Pharmacies, Bookstores, etc.-Educational Materials at Registers and Service Desk,
FAST Imprinted on Grocery Sacks, Posters in Break Rooms, Posters on Bulletin Boards and
Bathroom Stalls)
Airports
Gyms/Athletic Clubs (Locker Rooms-Posters, Bathroom Stalls-Posters)
Fire Departments (Trainings, Educational Materials)
Police Stations (Trainings, Educational Materials)
Ambulance Services (Trainings-EMTs/Paramedics, Educational Materials)
Apartment Complexes (Bulletin Boards-Posters (near mailboxes), Restrooms-Posters by Swimming
Pool, Educational Materials left in Leasing Office, etc.)
Housing Authority (Bulletin Boards-Posters (near mailboxes), Educational Materials left in Office, etc.)
Food Banks/Food Pantries (Information Table, Volunteers Training)
Banks (Educational Materials, Inserts in Envelopes with Transaction Receipts)
Travel Centers/Rest Areas (Bulletin Boards-Posters, Bathroom Stalls-Posters)
State Parks (Bulletin Boards-Posters)
Schools (Public, Private, Vocational, Technical, Colleges/Universities)
Medical Offices/Clinics (Physicians, Urgent Care, etc.) (Waiting Areas/Lobbies, Exam
Rooms, Bathrooms, Lab, etc.)
Long Term Care Facilities (Posters, Trainings, Lunch & Learns, Health Fairs)
Assisted Living Facilities (Posters, Trainings, Lunch & Learns, Health Fairs)
Rehab Centers (Posters, Trainings. Lunch & Learns, Health Fairs)
Senior Citizen Centers (Posters, Trainings. Lunch & Learns, Health Fairs)
Home Health Agencies (Posters, Trainings, Lunch & Learns, Health Fairs, Educational Materials to
Clients)
Meals On Wheels (Educational Materials)
Shelters (Bulletin Boards-Posters, Bathroom Stalls-Posters, Educational Materials)
Gas Stations (FAST Magnets/Signs on Pumps, Magnets/Posters in Bathroom Stalls, Educational
Materials on Counters)
Beauty/Barber Shops and Salons (Posters, Stylists/Barbers can Educate Clients while in Chair, FAST Mirror Clings)
Bus Stations (Posters, Wraps, Ads on Busses)
Funeral Homes (Fans)

Media/Print

Websites (Hospitals, Community, Newspaper, etc.)
You Tube (Educational Videos, Survivor Testimonies/Interviews, PSAs, etc.)
Facebook (Educational Videos/Posts, Survivor Testimonies/Interviews, PSAs, etc.)
Twitter (Educational Tweets-FAST, Risk Factors, Community Stroke Events, etc.)
Billboards (FAST, Survivors, etc.)
Radio/TV Ads, PSAs (Local Radio Stations, Cable Access Channels)
Jumbotrons
Marquees
Magazines
Newspapers
Newsletters
Posters (Genentech FAST)
Webinars
Display Boards
Table Tents (Genentech FAST)
Movie Theater/Cinema Ads (Hospital AR SAVES Site, FAST, etc.)
Buttons/Pins/Stickers
Letter Stuffers (Pay Checks, Bills, etc.)
T-Shirts
Coffee Cup Sleeves, Cup Imprints (FAST)
Car/Taxi/Bus Wraps
Computer Desktops/Screensavers
Videos
On Hold Phone Messages
Mass Emails
Videos in Waiting Rooms/Lobbies
Staff Meetings
Health Fairs/Screenings
Survivor Stories/Testimonials
Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)

Hospitals

Gift Shops (Educational Materials)
Information Desk (Educational Materials)
Registration Desks (Educational Materials)
Orientation (General, Nurses, Non-Clinical)
Auxiliary and Other Volunteers (Trainings, Educational Materials, Lunch and Learns)
Senior Circles
Patient Rooms (Table Tents, Posters, Educational Materials, Patient Education Channel)
Cafeteria/Vending Areas/Coffee Shops) (Bulletin Boards-Posters)
Employee Break Rooms (Posters, Educational Materials)
Waiting Rooms/Lobbies (Videos, Educational Materials)
Newsletters
Overhead Announcements
On Hold Phone Messages
Patient Admission/Discharge Packets
ATM Areas (Posters)
Bathroom Stalls (Posters)
Safety Baby Showers (partner with local health unit)
Patient/Community Education Classes
Support Groups
Hospital Week (May)
Lunch and Learns
Annual Competencies
Physician Education Kits
Webinars
FAST Ambulance Magnets

Recognition/Awareness Events (In Chronological Order)

American Heart Month (February)
National Nutrition Month (March)
Brain Awareness Week (March)
National Public Health Week (First Full Week of April)
National Minority Health Month (April)
Occupational Therapy Month (April)
Alcohol Awareness Month (April)
World Health Day (April 7)
Every Kid Healthy Week (April)
Stroke Awareness Month (May)
Hospital Week (May)
EMS Week (May)
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (May)
National Women’s Health Week (May)
National Senior Health & Fitness Day (May)
National Nurses Week (May 6-May 12)
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
National Nursing Assistant Week (June)
Men’s Health Month/Week (June)
National Health Center Week (August)
Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Month (September)
Healthy Aging Month (September)
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month (September)
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day (September)
World Heart Day (September 29)
National Physical Therapy Month (October)
National Health Education Week (October)
World Stroke Day (October 29)
Respiratory Care Week (October)
American Diabetes Month (November)
National Family Caregivers Month (November)
Great American Smokeout (Third Thursday in November)