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Tri-State Stroke Network reminds you that stroke is a medical emergency. Please call 9 1 1 if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of stroke.

The 5 Warning Signs & Symptoms of Stroke Are: 1) Sudden numbness or weakness in the face or one side of the body; 2) Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking; 3) Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; 4) Suden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance; 5) Sudden severe headache with no known cause
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Section title: Background

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The Tri-State Stroke Network (TSSN) is composed of twenty-seven appointed members, nine each from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The membership includes public health and medical professionals, policy makers and advocates; plus resource persons and consultants. Its activities are supported by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Funding began October 1, 2000. The activities of the Network are organized into committees: Executive, Epidemiology and Data and Ad Hoc committees.

Mission:

TSSN – a consortium of public health leaders and experts in stroke prevention and treatment in NC, SC, and GA – creates system and policy improvements to reduce morbidity, mortality, and reduce the impact of stroke in the “Stroke Buckle” of the 3 states.

Goals:

1.  
 Generate information resources based on current data that could be used to reduce the burden of stroke in the Stroke Buckle
2.  
 Identify and promote best practices in prevention and treatment for replication across state lines.
3.  
 Increase awareness of the burden of stroke (health, economic, social) among key decision makers to promote policy and systems change
4.  
 Reduce stroke-related health disparities in the Tri-State Region

Highlights of Accomplishments:
  • The establishment of an identity package for the Network, and a Power Point presentation and a standard exhibit on the Network for use by each State with a customized panel detailing specific stroke statistics.
  • The creation of a partnership in May 2002 with NINDS for the Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act In Time. Campaign by co-branding of posters and disseminating educational kits to all three State HDSP staff and community
  • A role in the North Carolina and Georgia applications to CDC for funding to develop the Paul Coverdell Stroke Registry and to promote the stroke registries in the region.
  • The provision of technical assistance to the Delta States Stroke Consortium
  • Compilation of a matrix of clinical guidelines and programs for stroke in the Tri-State area
  • The development of a website for public and professional use- www.tristatestrokenetwork.org.
  • A host of presentations on the Network have been made across the country at various conferences
  • An assessment of Enhanced and Basic 9-1-1 coverage in the Tri-State area
  • Media coverage of Face to Face meeting and mentions in various CDC publications
  • Regional GIS maps of stroke mortality and Joint Commission certified primary stroke centers
  • Journal articles on geographic disparities of stroke
  • Annual stroke summits that offer continuing education opportunities
  • Survey of stroke facilities (hospitals) in SC and GA that showed capacity to treat stroke patients
Last Modified: Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:07 AM