The following story was submitted by Rebecca Rasberry, St. Bernards Healthcare:

Dr. Shane Speights has been named vice president of medical affairs for St. Bernards.

He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Area Health Education Center-Northeast (AHEC-Northeast) in Jonesboro.

Story and photo provided by Rebecca Rasberry, St. Bernards Healthcare:

Dr. Timothy Maryanov has joined the medical staff at St. Bernards Neurosurgery.

The holder of a medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, he earned an undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term disability in the United States.

It also affects different people in different ways.

On Friday, May 10, St. Bernards invites you to have lunch with them while learning about stroke awareness and prevention.

Chris Spangler, occupational therapist with St. Bernards, will present “Different Strokes for Different Folks.”  During the program he will discuss different types of strokes and the different kinds of rehabilitation needs for those who have suffered strokes.