Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, an affiliate of Rochester General Health System, has met the rigorous criteria required and is now a New York State Department of Health designated Stroke Center.
The hospital has demonstrated that it has implemented all of the required protocols to improve outcomes for suspected stroke patients. Wayne County Emergency Medical Service providers can now transport suspected stroke patients to Newark-Wayne to provide even faster care than was previously available.
Our goal is to provide the best care possible for every patient, said Mark Klyczek, president, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. We are proud to receive this designation, and to be able to provide this advanced stroke-treatment service for the people of Wayne County.
The time from the onset of stroke symptoms to the treatment is vitally important; medications or other protocols must be given as quickly as possible to minimize damage after the onset of stroke symptoms, said Cynthia Martinez-Capolino, MD, medical director for the NWCH stroke program and an attending Emergency Department physician. As a designated Stroke Center, we can treat patients in Wayne County faster, which will result in better outcomes for patients.
Stroke (sometimes also referred to as a brain attack) is caused by an interruption of blood to the brain, and is the third leading cause of death or disability in the United States.
Symptoms of stroke include: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, or trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination; and sudden severe headache with no cause.
If you or a loved one experiences one or more of these symptoms, time is crucial. Dont delay, call 911 right away to get the help needed to save a life or to minimize damage that can result from stroke.
Read the rest here:
Hospital earns state stroke center designation