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Supported by Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California neurologists and neurocritical care specialists, the Dignity Health Telemedicine Network brings together highly specialized physicians and state-of-the-art technology to offer patients immediate access to advanced medical care.
Patients who live far from urban centers often need the attention of a specialist familiar with the latest advancements and medical capabilities beyond what is available close by. With the Dignity Health Telemedicine Network, access to a specialist's assessment and prescribed plan of action requires just the flick of a switch.
Specifically as it relates to stroke diagnosis and treatment, the Dignity Health Telemedicine Network allows remote partner facilities to leverage the expertise, experience and technology that have helped Dignity Health’s Mercy San Juan Medical Centerbe recognized by The Joint Commission as the only Comprehensive Stroke Center north of the Bay Area.
Telemedicine is especially helpful to people with stroke as it allows us to provide critical care without losing time transporting the patient to a different hospital. Dignity Health is one of the first hospital systems in the area to offer this innovative wireless technology.
When a stroke patient arrives at one of the partnering community hospitals that have limited access to specialized care, an on-call Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California stroke specialist can examine the patient via a robot linked to the call.
Upon arrival at a partner hospital, we immediately begin the process of assessing and treating the stroke symptoms:
Funding for Dignity Health's Sacramento Telemedicine Program was generously donated by the Elliott Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elliott Homes. The Margaret F. Elliott Fund honors the memory of Margaret Elliott, the matriarch of the Elliott family, who succumbed to complications from strokes.
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For assistance with a physician referral, call (888) 800-7688. To request additional information from someone at the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California, email us today.