Centra In The Community

In this episode of the Behind the Bower podcast, host Susan Martin from the Bower Center for the Arts engages in a conversation with Carrie White, Chief Nursing Officer of Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Carrie shares her 17-year nursing journey with Centra and discusses the hospital's community health initiatives, particularly focusing on stroke awareness and prevention. They highlight the upcoming Stroke Smart Health Fair and the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms using the "BE FAST" mnemonic. The episode also explores the therapeutic role of art in healthcare and promotes community events like "Paint the Town Pink" and various art exhibits and workshops.