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LGMC awarded certification as
Primary Stroke Center
| The Stroke Center at Lafayette General Medical Center specializes in the comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with stroke symptoms. LGMC offers a team of dedicated professionals who are highly skilled and dedicated to improving the care and ultimate outcome for stroke patients though a rapid triage response, evidence based treatment approaches, patient/family support and ongoing stroke education.
Board certified neurologist, Dr. David Weir, leads LGMC's core stroke team. Core members include Carma Andrus, APRN, FNP the stroke coordinator and John Simar, RN, nurse educator. Other members of the stroke team represent leadership, the emergency department, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, quality and the rehabilitation department. LGMC's Stroke Program offers the full continuum of care from the Emergency Department all the way to rehabilitation at Lafayette General Medical Center's Rehabilitation Unit.
Warning signs and symptoms of stroke:
If you, or someone you are with, have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1. DO NOT drive yourself. DO check the time. When did the first warning sign or symptom start? You or the person who is with you will be asked this important question later.
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