Kelly-Hayes Recognized by American Stroke Association

Margaret Kelly-Hayes, EdD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, CRRN has been selected as the Helen B. Spaulding Community Conscience Award Recipient by the American Stroke Association.  Kelly-Hayes is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and serves as an investigator in the Framingham Heart Study.  The Helen B. Spaulding Award is given annually to an individual or group that has made significant contributions to the community by increasing awareness of stroke prevention or treatment through advocacy, communications, community education and quality improvement initiatives

Kelly-Hayes will be honored at the 12th annual Boston Stroke Luncheon “Making the Stroke Connection” on Friday, May 15 at The Sheraton in Boston from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities include a stroke survivor/caregiver forum, a CME/CEU professional symposium, a Power To End Stroke® Ambassador Training, and an awards celebration lunch from 12:30 – 2 p.m., hosted by 7NEWS reporter Janet Wu.

Created in 1997 as a division of the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association works to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke – America’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious disability. The Association funds scientific research, helps people better understand and avoid stroke, encourages government support, guides healthcare professionals, and provides information to stroke survivors and their caregivers to enhance their quality of life.