Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Emergent Stroke Care: How Telehealth Saves Lives in Rural Communities
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, but timely treatment can make a big difference. This podcast discusses the challenges faced by rural hospitals in providing stroke care and how telehealth is bridging the gap. Listen to Dr. B.J. Hicks, a Vascular Neurologist at OhioHealth Neurological Physicians and Vice President of Neurosciences at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Chastity Orr, Stroke Program Clinical Manager and the Telemedicine Clinical Manager at Great Plains Health in Nebraska, to learn how telestroke specialists are saving lives by delivering expert care remotely and improving patient outcomes.
This episode is sponsored by American Heart Association.