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Posted By
Melanie Zaffuto
In conjunction with National Stroke Awareness Month, the North Oaks Medical Center team is celebrating the hospital’s recent recertification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. With recertification, the hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of ...
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Posted By
Nanette White
When John suffered a stroke last year, he was brought to North Oaks Medical Center’s emergency room for treatment. Understandably scared and concerned, John turned to his doctors for reassurance that he would receive quality care. His doctor was able to share that John was in good hands ...
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Posted By
Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission ’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ’s Heart-Check mark for Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent ...
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Stroke victims, or those with Parkinson’s Disease may avoid the need for a feeding tube with the help of a new speech therapy service known as “VitalStim.” VitalStim uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), which refers to a small current stimulating the inside of the neck ...
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Socrates Zapata,MD
Stroke, or brain attack, is the third leading cause of death among Americans. You may be able to protect yourself by knowing the warning signs and seeking treatment quickly at the nearest emergency room. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly stopped. Often, it happens within ...
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