News and Announcements
(Updated on June 25, 2008)
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** NEW ** A supplementary ICD-9 v-code will be available starting October 1, 2008 to identify 'drip and ship' patients. More information will be posted here when it is available. Click here to be redirected to a news release on this topic from the American Academy of Neurology.
** NEW ** The Pioneer Press published an article by Jeremy Olson about the establishment of acute stroke treatment networks in Minnesota on June 16, 2008. Click here to read the full article.
** NEW ** The National Stroke Association Professional Meeting entitled Stroke: The Full Continuum of Care will be held in Bloomington on September 22-23, 2008. More information on this meeting for the Central region can be found at this registration website. Early registration ends August 1, 2008 with a final cutoff for registration on September 12, 2008.
The May 9, 2008 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report includes an article on the awareness of stroke warning symptoms in 13 states (including MN) and DC. Please go to the Data and Reports page to download a copy for free.
The American Heart Association has made available online new American Stroke Month community education resources. To help your co-workers, customers, or patients reduce thedevastating impact of stroke on their families and community download and share this year’s American Stroke Month Community Awareness kit. Click here to be redirected.
The American Heart Association has developed a CME podcast discussing the highlights and new science from the recent International Stroke Conference. The podcast is hosted by the American Heart Association's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Rose Marie Robertson and features ISC Chairman, Dr. Philip Gorelick. The discussion includes late breaking clinical trials and sessions, controversial subjects and Stroke in Women. This audio activity is accredited to offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(tm). Connect through the AHA's Professional Education Center.
The Science OnDemand Focus on Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment and Thrombolytics is an Accredited Continuing Education Program comprising 10 presentations related to Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
and Thrombolytics captured live from the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2007. This program will include three modules of presentations that feature synchronized slides and audio as well as written transcription. The American Heart Association will grant continuing education credit from 1 to 2.5 hours, depending on the number of modules and post-tests successfully completed. Connect through the AHA's Professional Education Center.
