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  • illustration: Learn How to Recognize Stroke. Be Fast Balance: loss of balance, headache, or dizziness. Eyes: blurred Vision. Face: One side of the face is drooping. Arms: arm of leg weakness. Speech: speech difficulty. Time: time to call for an ambulance immediately.

    Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: BE FAST Could Save a Life (Maybe Your Own)

    When it comes to stroke, every second counts. Knowing what to look for and acting quickly can mean the difference between recovery and permanent damage.

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    New Robot in the Emergency Department Increases Access to Stroke Care

    Sky Lakes recently upgraded our Stroke Robot to the TelaDoc Mini, an incredible asset to our Emergency Department and Stroke Program. Sky Lakes contracts with Providence TeleStroke, a network of on-call neurologists that diagnose and treat strokes within seconds of a stroke patient arriving in an emergency room bed. There is a national shortage of neurologists and access to neurologists is already extremely limited in smaller hospitals. The TeleStroke program allows hospitals like Sky Lakes to have access to neurologists from Alaska or Missouri in a matter of seconds.

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