Working to improve stroke response & speed care
By Janice Youngwith
By Janice Youngwith
"Time loss really is brain loss when it comes to stroke," says Biggins, 62, who knows firsthand just how important those first minutes and hours can be. The representative, who has served the 41st District since 1993, suffered a stroke walking outside the County Building in downtown Chicago and now works legislatively to improve statewid
e stroke care.
As a stroke survivor, Biggins (pictured, right) is a key sponsor of recent legislative efforts to create a system of primary stroke centers throughout the state and was recognized for his efforts this fall with the Legislative Lifesaver Award presented by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Biggins' legislative efforts and ongoing work includes development of a bill that could significantly improve emergency response and medical treatment for stroke victims in Illinois, says Mark Peysakhovich, senior director of advocacy for the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.
Amazing advances in stroke diagnosis and care, along with exciting stroke interventions are good news for patients, but only if received within a few hours of symptom onset, says Kathleen Grady, Ph.D., clinical nurse specialist and administrative director of the Center for Heart Failure at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and a member of board of directors of the American Heart Association.
"Legislation could significantly change our current emergency response system which calls for paramedics to transport patients to the nearest hospital. Instead, patients exhibiting strokelike symptoms would be transported to a state-recognized primacy stroke center where urgent lifesaving care could be provided. That could mean good news for everyone." Read more...
e stroke care.As a stroke survivor, Biggins (pictured, right) is a key sponsor of recent legislative efforts to create a system of primary stroke centers throughout the state and was recognized for his efforts this fall with the Legislative Lifesaver Award presented by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Biggins' legislative efforts and ongoing work includes development of a bill that could significantly improve emergency response and medical treatment for stroke victims in Illinois, says Mark Peysakhovich, senior director of advocacy for the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.
Amazing advances in stroke diagnosis and care, along with exciting stroke interventions are good news for patients, but only if received within a few hours of symptom onset, says Kathleen Grady, Ph.D., clinical nurse specialist and administrative director of the Center for Heart Failure at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and a member of board of directors of the American Heart Association.
"Legislation could significantly change our current emergency response system which calls for paramedics to transport patients to the nearest hospital. Instead, patients exhibiting strokelike symptoms would be transported to a state-recognized primacy stroke center where urgent lifesaving care could be provided. That could mean good news for everyone." Read more...
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Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) invites you to join a call-in support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers! The SSEEO Toll-Free Telephone Stroke Support Group builds community, provides support and shares information by connecting survivors, caregivers, health professionals and other stroke stakeholders. The calls last approximately 60 minutes with the last 30 minutes reserved for questions and conversation. Please don’t forget to register by following the instructions below.
The Heart of the Caregiver-the 411
12pm, Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Bring your questions and concerns to this informational call. Caregivers will be provided tips and strategies to assist with managing the task of caring for a stroke survivor.
Barbara Walerko, LCSW, MS is the Rehabilitation Care Manager at Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital. She has worked for the Rehabilitation Hospital for 29 years. She works closely with stroke patients, their families and support systems re: rehabilitation, discharge planning, community resources, disability counseling and insurance case management.
IMPORTANT CALL-IN INFORMATION: Participation on the calls is absolutely free but advance registration is required due to limited line availability. Please contact us at 1-800-677-5481 ext. 7438 or http://www.sseeo.org/ and provide the following information: First and last name(s), mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. We will get back to you with an 800 call-in number and pass code which will allow you to access the conference call.
Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) invites you to join a call-in support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers! The SSEEO Toll-Free Telephone Stroke Support Group builds community, provides support and shares information by connecting survivors, caregivers, health professionals and other stroke stakeholders. The calls last approximately 60 minutes with the last 30 minutes reserved for questions and conversation. Please don’t forget to register by following the instructions below.The Heart of the Caregiver-the 411
12pm, Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Bring your questions and concerns to this informational call. Caregivers will be provided tips and strategies to assist with managing the task of caring for a stroke survivor.
Barbara Walerko, LCSW, MS is the Rehabilitation Care Manager at Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital. She has worked for the Rehabilitation Hospital for 29 years. She works closely with stroke patients, their families and support systems re: rehabilitation, discharge planning, community resources, disability counseling and insurance case management.
IMPORTANT CALL-IN INFORMATION: Participation on the calls is absolutely free but advance registration is required due to limited line availability. Please contact us at 1-800-677-5481 ext. 7438 or http://www.sseeo.org/ and provide the following information: First and last name(s), mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. We will get back to you with an 800 call-in number and pass code which will allow you to access the conference call.
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