2. Stroke Care Network
Alabama worst in Nation overall in Stroke Mortality.
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US score = 42.24
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Alabama = 54.45
Counties in Alabama in Service Area.
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Henry
= 88.04
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Bullock
= 69.50
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Crenshaw = 67.00
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Covington = 63.75
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Barbour = 63.22
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Geneva = 56.08
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Pike
= 52.57
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Coffee
= 50.74
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Houston = 43.41
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Dale
= 39.46
Georgia Overall rating = 49.73
•
Seminole Co = 92.59
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Early Co.
= 65.01
Florida Overall rating = 33.64
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Jackson Co = 52.34
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Holmes Co = 30.85
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Washington = 47.88
3. Stroke Care Network
– SAMC’s foundation purchased 4 Telemedicine carts (2012)
– Philanthropic Women’s Society purchased 2 carts 9/12
– Contracted with Acute Care Telemedicine for Neuro
coverage
– December of 2012- Medical Center Barbour
– January 2013- Southeast Alabama Medical Center
– June 2013 -Wiregrass Medical Center
– July 2013- Dale Medical Center
– August 2013 -Mizell Memorial
– October 2013 -Troy Regional Medical Center
– Working on securing funding for additional carts for
additional sites.
