First ACHC Certified Stroke Center Treats Patients in Warrick County

First ACHC certified stroke center treats patients in Warrick County

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Deaconess Gateway Hospital says its the first and only ACHC certified comprehensive stroke center in the region. A stroke can give survivors problems with speech, vision, weakness in coordination or trouble walking. The first step at the stroke center begins in the emergency room — taking vitals and assessing symptoms. A patient will then go to radiology to take scans before going to the interventional cardiac cathe…

The head of a specialized rehabilitation hospital reveals groundbreaking research that could complement classic rehabilitation. Experts talk about a revolution that could change the lives of thousands of stroke patients. Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, have discovered an experimental drug called DDL-920, which in mouse models in preclinical studies was able to restore brain connections after a stroke. This is the first…

Innovative ward designs improve outcomes for stroke patients - Australian Seniors News

Dr Rhonda Kerr. Researchers at The University of Western Australia have examined the implications of architectural design on health facilities, using four different designs for a stroke rehabilitation ward, and found the innovative designs provided significant economic benefits. The study, led by Dr Rhonda Kerr from UWA’s School of Human Sciences, was published in Health Environments Research & Design Journal. “Across Australia ward operating co…