Julia Welbourne / October 30, 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – For the third consecutive year, Rochester Regional Health (RRH) welcomed local Girl Scouts to Rochester General Hospital (RGH) for its popular “Stroke Superstar” patch program, an interactive educational experience designed to teach young people how to recognize the signs of a stroke and respond quickly in an emergency.
Held in recognition of World Stroke Day on October 29, the event gave Girl Scouts the opportunity to learn about stroke awareness and prevention. This year, the girls also had the opportunity to meet a stroke survivor, hear her story firsthand and ask questions about her experience.
Throughout the event, the scouts met Moxi, RGH’s delivery robot, worked together to solve a stroke education-themed “escape room,” and explored the hospital’s advanced imaging capabilities. They also got an up-close, hands-on look at the imaging suite with RRH neurosurgeon Dr. Jay Morrow, who shared insights into the technology used in stroke care. The day concluded with a behind-the-scenes look inside an ambulance with members of the Monroe Ambulance team.
In the United States, someone experiences a stroke approximately every 40 seconds. Because children may be present when a parent, grandparent or other loved one experiences a medical emergency, teaching young people to recognize stroke symptoms and call 911 can help prepare them to take action when every second counts.
“Stroke can happen at any age, and it’s important for young people to understand the warning signs and know what to do in an emergency. You’re never too young to save a life, and that’s why community education is so important.” Said RRH Stroke Educator Angelina Wronksi. “Events like this give us a chance to make that learning fun, hands-on and memorable, while helping young people bring this lifesaving knowledge back to their families and communities.”
The annual “Stroke Superstar” event reflects Rochester Regional Health’s commitment to community education and prevention. By making lifesaving information accessible and memorable for young learners, RRH aims to empower the next generation with knowledge that can help protect their families, friends and neighbors. Since the launch of the program in 2024, more than 100 girl scouts have earned the RRH Stroke Superstar Patch.
