Virginia Stroke Systems Coordinator’s Consortium (VSSCC) Community EducationTue, 20 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600
One of the primary objectives of the VSSCC is to inform the community about stroke signs and symptoms and prevention. Members of the VSSCC submit Partner Activity Reports on a quarterly basis to document the community education performed across the state.
The AHA white paper on establishment of stroke systems of care recommends that we increase visibility of stroke by promoting the message of stroke including primary prevention.
Click here to view VSSCC community activities for Quarter-2 2010 files/par_72110.pdf
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Provides Grant for Hospital Quality ImprovementTue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 -0600
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Provides Grant for Hospital Quality Improvement
The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has awarded American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA) a $30,000 grant to support stroke quality improvement in Virginia hospitals. The award will provide six qualified rural hospitals the opportunity to participate in Get With The Guidelines-Stroke®, including eligibility for national level awards. Tiffany McGhee, quality improvement director for AHA in Virginia, will provide close consultation and support to help participating sites implement and achieve performance improvements. The gift demonstrates a strong endorsement from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation for stroke systems of care in Virginia.
Virginia Stroke Health Care ProvidersMon, 26 Apr 2010 13:00:00 -0600
New resources are now available for you and the community you serve. Please go to the Community Education page (link above) to take advantage of these exciting new offerings.
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Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force MeetingsMon, 26 Apr 2010 13:00:00 -0600
Next VSSTF Meeting July 21, 2010 at the Henrico Training Center
The Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force will hold its next quarterly meetings on July 21 and October 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Location for the October 20 meeting to be announced at a later date). Meetings are open to the public, but PLEASE RSVP AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE so that the VSS can accommodate all participants. The Wednesday, July 21meeting will be held from 10 A.M - 3 P.M. at the Henrico Training Center in Richmond. Please RSVP no later than Monday, July 12, and indicate if you have any dietary restrictions so the VSS can accommodate you. If you would like to attend these or future meetings please contact Daniel Kim at Daniel.Kim@vdh.virginia.gov.
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Virginia Stroke Leaders RecognizedMon, 26 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600
Two of the co-founders of the Virginia Stroke Systems initiative were honored at the Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force (VSSTF) meeting this Spring. Dr David Suttle, Director of Office of Family Health Services of the Virginia Department of Health, attended to present awards of appreciation from the VSSTF, Virginia Department of Health and the American Heart Association. Timothy J. Shephard, PhD and Nina J. Solenski, MD have played pivotal roles in driving systems-based improvements to stroke care in Virginia for many years, stepping up to help lead the VSS initiative for the state. Countless hours were devoted to help accomplish significant advancements for stroke care, including establishment of the state-appointed stroke task force.
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