24-Hour On-Call Videoconferencing
In areas with fewer health care professionals, there is limited access to professionals who can diagnosis and treat stroke patients when time is a challenge. Using real-time videoconferencing and TeleRadiology, 麻豆学生精品版's TeleStroke Program provides 24-hour on-call neurologists to community hospitals to help with diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
The TeleStroke Program overcomes geographic and transportation barriers with reliable technology that allows immediate access to stroke experts who can provide consultation.
Program Goals
- Provide comprehensive acute stroke treatment to the region
- Provide emergent access to specialized acute stroke care for the Mountain West region through TeleStroke
- Educate providers at all levels of stroke care throughout the region in stroke prevention and treatment, using evidence-based strategies
- Advance the treatment of stroke through innovative research including both original investigative research and
Contact Us
Phone: 801-585-1586
Email: strokecenter@hsc.utah.edu
Why Choose U of U Health TeleStroke Network?
We're the sole TeleStroke service in the region staffed entirely by stroke neurology subspecialists and researchers. At the heart of our program is a dedication to evidence-based strategies and innovative research. We take pride in our patients receiving the best care possible. Our care is underpinned by the latest scientific research and delivered with compassion. Our aim is to enhance lives within our community and serve as a beacon for stroke hospitals across the region.
As we continue into our third decade of TeleStroke care, we're refining our robust Telehealth network. This includes a strong focus on community-oriented education and forging quality improvement partnerships to bolster support for all our affiliated sites. We carefully track quality metrics to ensure that every patient receives the best possible care. We continue to develop innovative educational programs that serve as a model for other programs across the country.
鈥淭he collaboration between our stroke specialists and the hospitals that participate in our TeleStroke Program is exceptional. We always say 鈥榯ime is brain鈥 for someone experiencing a stroke, so having quick access to doctors who can stay up-to-date on the latest stroke treatment is critical.鈥
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Stroke Education Series
Providers, join us for our next Quarterly Stroke Education Series, and interactive video conference reviewing stroke cases.
Stay tuned for more information about our next session.
