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CEO Notes
By Anthony C. Ferreri, President & CEO, Staten Island University Hospital
While out in the community, I’ve been asked if Staten Island has a stroke center. With a smile, I say, “Yes, we have a great program.” Staten Island University Hospital has once again earned the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award — and
for good reason.
The award presenter, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, reports that recent studies indicate patients treated in Get With The Guidelines hospitals receive a higher quality of
care and may experience better outcomes.
If we look at stroke as a “brain attack,” it follows that instant action can save both brain function and life. Following Get With The Guidelines protocol, stroke patients are started on aggressive risk-reduction therapies, including medications such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that are known to prevent dangerous blood clots. When indicated, cholesterol-reducing drugs are given, and counseling for smoking cessation is provided if needed.
In keeping with the guidelines, Staten Island University Hospital’s stroke staff develops and implements acute and secondary prevention protocols and implements web-based patient-management tools. These are designed for real-time benchmarking and performance tracking.
“We are dedicated to making our care for stroke patients among the best in the country,” said Souhel Najjar, MD, Staten Island University Hospital’s director of neurology. “Earning the Gold Plus award means we are on the right track.”
This provides good reason for every Staten Islander to smile.
Upcoming
spring 2013
Events
Free Baby Boomer
Caregivers Conference
Baby Boomer Caregivers — a “how to” event preparing participants to meet the challenges of caring for a loved one and promoting the health of elderly patients. Michele Sileo and Elura Nanos, stars of Staten Island Law on the Oprah Winfrey Network, join panelists Donna Seminara, MD, director of geriatric medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, Judith Grimaldi, elder law attorney, and representatives from Sunrise Senior Living.
Tuesday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. in
the Regina M. McGinn, MD, Medical Education
Center on Seaview Avenue at the North Site.
Hosted by the department of geriatrics.
Contact Adele McMahon at 718-226-1440 or amcmahon@siuh.edu for more information about the conference.
Weight Loss
FREE information session providing education and support to those considering weight-loss surgery.
Monday, May 6, and Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m. in the Regina M. McGinn, MD, Medical Education Center on Seaview Avenue at the North Site.
Call 718-226-1300 for more information.
For more information on the
Get With The Guidelines program,
visit www.heart.org/quality.
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Anthony Ferreri
President and Chief Executive Officer, Staten Island University Hospital
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Editors
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Focus on Health is published by the Public Relations Department of Staten Island University Hospital (718-226-2483). The information within this publication is intended to educate readers about subjects pertinent to their health and is not meant to be a substitute for consultation with a personal physician. Produced by True North Custom Media, Chattanooga, TN. © 2013. Printed in USA.
