In the News
Here are links to news articles mentioning the Partners TeleStroke program or related issues in remote stroke care. These articles are in order from newest to oldest.
Hubbard Hospital Makes Stroke Link With Mass. General
Harrington Health Care at Hubbard Hospital in Webster will collaborate with Massachusetts General Hospital and the Partners TeleStroke Center in order to continue offering stroke services at the Webster emergency department.
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST
MGH Telestroke Participates in AHA Greater Southeast Affiliate Telestroke Workshop
... Telestroke Meeting a huge success. We learned about the latest telestroke options available, and we will be able to use this information to strengthen stroke systems of care ...
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
It's All In The Timing
Within minutes, the hospitals stroke team had telecommunicated with colleagues in Boston and administered life-saving medication that almost instantly returned Hoagland to perfect health.
Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST
Telemedicine Can Help Improve Stroke Care
Telestroke systems can supplement resources when 24-hour coverage is unavailable. Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., and Heinrich J. Audebert, M.D., co-chairs of the American Heart Association, and colleagues reviewed the existing evidence on the use of telemedicine ...
Mon, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
New AHA/ASA guidelines on TIA management and telemedicine in acute stroke released
In the scientific statement on telemedicine, the writing group, chaired by Dr Lee Schwamm (Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston), provides an evidence-based review of the scientific evidence supporting the use of telemedicine for stroke care delivery ...
Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
Telemedicine helps experts treat stroke from afar
Examining stroke patients via videoconferencing (telemedicine) is as effective as a bedside exam and can increase patient access to stroke specialists, says a scientific statement released this week by the American Heart Association.
Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
New AHA/ASA Guidelines on TIA Management and Telemedicine in Acute Stroke Released
The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) has released 2 new guideline documents, 1 advocating urgent treatment for transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and changing the clinical definition and the other giving a green light to the use of telemedicine consults in acute stroke assessment.
Fri, 8 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
'Telestroke' Exams Okayed for Remote Stroke Patients
Examining stroke patients remotely via teleconferencing technology can be as effective as bedside workups in making diagnoses and establishing treatment, according to the American Heart Association.
Thu, 7 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar
AHA recommendations aim to improve care in underserved patients. Examining stroke patients via videoconferencing (telemedicine [or TeleStroke]) is as effective as a bedside exam
Thu, 7 May 2009 12:00:00 EST
MGH/Partners Telestroke Program Nominated for Innovation Award
MGH/Partners Telestroke Program Selected to Laureate Status for 2009 Computerworld Honors Program.
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST
Timing Key For Stroke Recovery
Dr. Jon LaPook looks at two drugs, one made from bat venom, that can limit the damage from a stroke if they're administered fast enough.
Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:22:00 EST
More in Mass. get drug for stroke
Massachusetts hospitals have increased significantly the number of stroke patients who get a potentially life-saving drug...
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:20:00 EST
NARH on top in tech
North Adams Regional Hospital may be small, but it offers state-of-the-art technology - not "yesterday's technology" - to help keep the community healthy
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EST
Going the Distance in Stroke Treatment
It was 2:40 a.m. when paramedics rushed Paul Briggette into the emergency room at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth.
Mon, 04 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST
Slowing down brain is still fraught with risk
Medically induced coma gives injured brain rest to heal itself.
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:00:00 EST
A Dose of Telemedicine Saves Lives, Cuts Costs
Telemedicine saves lives and improves medical care.
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST
A Lifesaving Stroke Drug That Few People Get
Approximately 95% of stroke victims not receiving approved drug tPA within 3 hour window .
Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST
Stroke Guidelines Help Improve Care
Study by MGH researchers shows hospitals that used ASA's intervention program showed improvement.
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST
Medscape Endorsing Telestroke
"Telemedicine Is Crucial to Implementing Acute Stroke Therapy."
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST
Franklin Medical Center Now Primary Stroke Center
Hospital meets new state requirements for care and provides telemedicine with MGH stroke specialists.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:00:00 EST
Long-distance Consultation the Norm at NARH
New telemedicine technology enables stroke neurologists to bring expertise to bedside without traveling.
Wed, 10 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EST
NARH Now Using "Telemedicine" to Connect with Stroke Neurologist
NARH uses telemedicine to link stroke patients to MGH stroke neurologists.
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EST
NARH Teams with MGH for Stroke Services
New telemedicine services now available at NARH connecting ED physicians to MGH stroke neurologists.
Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:00:00 EST
Hospital Project on Track
Expansion of North Adams Regional Hospital to benefit telemedicine stroke services with MGH.
Thu, 05 May 2005 12:00:00 EST
Investing in Stroke Care
Bill backed by Sen. Kennedy would direct federal assistance to states for improving stroke care.
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
MGH Designated Primary Stroke Service Hospital
DPH designates MGH as primary stroke service hospital.
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
33 Ers are Designated Stroke Centers
33 of the state's 74 hospitals designated primary stroke services
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
MetroWest Medical, Newton-Wellesley Named Primary Stroke Centers
Hospitals named primary stroke centers for effectively meeting DPH guidelines to treat stroke patients.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
Hospitals Named Stroke Centers
Brockton, Good Samaritan, Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton acquire DPH Stroke Center certification.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
Hospital Designation Plan Optimizes Stroke Treatment
Program identifies hospitals that have the system in place and necessary technology to evaluate patients with acute stroke.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
Stroke Certification System for Hospitals Upgraded
The state's goal is for all hospitals to become experts in treating stroke patients
Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
DPH Designates Primary Stroke Service Hospitals
DPH announces 33 Massachusetts hospitals as Primary Stroke Centers.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
Making Seconds Count: The Acute Stroke Management Program
CIMIT stroke program provides platform to work on common issues.
Sat, 01 Jan 2005 12:00:00 EST
Stroke Program
New England Regional Hospital linked up with MGH Telestroke Program.
Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:00:00 EST
Wonderful Care
The new technologies available at the hospital and the relationship at Mass General are wonderful advances. I wish I could name everyone who helped that day.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:00:00 EST
Telemedicine at Jordan
Jordan becomes 2nd hospital to provide telemedicine services with MGH.
Thu, 16 May 2002 12:00:00 EST