Did you know...
In 2020, the mortality percentage was 25.7% for Mississippi patients diagnosed with stroke. Stroke death rates in Mississippi remain 28.3% higher than the overall U.S. Rate.
MHCA is leading the way in Emergency Stroke Care by providing:
- Education of the public of stroke signs and symptoms; Dial 911
- Free education to the multidisciplinary team regarding process improvement, registry data integrity, newest stroke technology and stroke care practices
- Support for implementation of best care practices through funding, registry support, and technology grants
- Increased field detection and management
- Improved efficiencies in the emergency department to decrease time to treatment, including thrombolysis frequency for eligible patients