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hen the signs of a stroke start to appear, receiving fast and efficient care is critical to stroke prevention and rehabilitation. LCMC Health, a Louisiana not-for-profit healthcare system, unites Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center. With the help of these dedicated professionals, LCMC ensures that stroke patients receive compassionate and quality care every step of the way. From Touro’s rehabilitation services to New Orleans East Hospital’s diagnostic imaging and emergency services, LCMC’s partners use their state-of-the-art technology and clinical excellence to deliver the best possible care. West Jefferson Medical Center received the Healthgrades 2018 America’s 100 Best for Stroke Care Trophy and the Healthgrades 2018 Stroke Care Excellence Award, setting it apart as one of the leading facilities for stroke survival and recovery. For more information, or for medical professionals seeking to join LCMC’s expanding urgent care team, visit lcmchealth.org or call 504-899-9511.
East Jefferson General Hospital remains at the forefront when it comes to stroke care and prevention. With countless awards, accolades and top rankings, patients can rest assured knowing that they are in the best of hands upon arrival under the care of our EJGH Physicians and nurses. When a call is made, the expert EMS team is at a patient’s door within minutes, where they can begin life-saving procedures and transportation to the hospital safely. This past year, the median doorto-balloon time was just 63 minutes, exceeding the national average of 90 minutes. What this means is EJGH can get a patient on the road to recovery quicker than most other institutions, helping save precious time when every second truly matters. East Jefferson General Hospital ensures each and every stroke patient is taken care of from initial contact, to treatment, and beyond. The EJGH team remains dedicated to bringing the best stroke care to the region every day. Visit ejgh.org for more information. 108
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Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. New advances in medicine can reduce the effects of a stroke if they’re given to the patient as soon as the stroke symptoms occur. Getting to the hospital immediately can greatly improve one’s chances for recovery and decrease the effects of the stroke. Rehabilitation after a stroke is important to help regain lost function and improve independence. Inpatient rehabilitation programs are typically the first step in the recovery process. The Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional, located in Thibodaux, has an acute care hospital-based rehabilitation program that provides intensive therapy, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as medical management involving a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Center has Stroke Specialty Accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. For more information regarding Inpatient Rehabilitation after a stroke, call the Rehabilitation Center of Thibodaux Regional, (985) 493-4731. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Stroke kills almost 130,000 people each year - that’s one out of every 20 deaths - according to the Centers for Disease Control. The most common symptoms of stroke may be sudden and include: • Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Confusion or difficulty speaking or understanding • Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes • Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination • Problems with movement or walking • Loss of consciousness or seizure • Severe headaches with no other known cause, especially if sudden onset Stroke is an emergency. If any of these symptoms are present, call 9-1-1 immediately. Treatment is most effective when started immediately. Choose Touro’s Emergency Department at the first sign of a stroke. Touro is proud to be a Primary Stroke Center, with advanced certification by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Learn more at Touro.com/stroke. Tulane University School of Medicine’s Center for Clinical Neurosciences is dedicated to providing the highest quality patientcentered care by combining cutting edge technology with personalized attention. The center allows for faster consults between physicians who specialize in different neuroscience disciplines and provides an improved continuity of care for neuro patients. The center, in partnership with the world-class physicians at Tulane University School of Medicine’s Center for Neurosciences, offers the expertise and capabilities to effectively diagnose and treat spine, brain and neurological conditions. To continue their tradition of excellence and expertise in providing the best quality care, education and research are integrated through the combined resources of Tulane University Hospital and Clinics and the Tulane School of Medicine. The Center for Clinical Neurosciences operates an outpatient clinic located on the 5th floor of Tulane Hospital. Call 988-5561 or visit online at TulaneNeurosciences.com. •