Embracing Stroke Care in Alabama: Our Progress, Our Future

Sponsored by the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Cardiovascular Health Program
Produced: January 2011

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Program Overview

In 2006 the Stroke Systems Operations Group (SSOG) was developed to serve as the official oversight group to view the stroke system from a state level, to evaluate the available resources and partners, and to continue an important dialogue for developing a stroke plan. This system will involve every aspect of care from public health education, call centers, pre-hospital, hospital, and rehabilitation. On January 20, 2011, the SSOG Advisory Council met to discuss where our state is in this process of developing a stroke system of care and what next steps are necessary.

Stroke Patient Treatment Initiatives (53 minutes)
	Mary Robichaux Vice President Quality Improvement Initiatives Greater Southeast Affiliate American Heart Association
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Trauma System Update (32 minutes)
	John Campbell, MD, FACEP Medical Director Office of EMS and Trauma Alabama Department of Public Health
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Stroke Systems of Care for Alabama (12 minutes)
	Don Williamson, MD State Health Officer Alabama Department of Public Health
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Target Audience

Nurses, health care providers, emergency room physicians, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, public health educators, dietitians, pharmacists, EMS personnel, stroke survivors

Contact for Technical Assistance

Call (334) 206-5618 or email ALPHTN.