Florida Stroke Registry

Every minute during a stroke, nearly 2 million neurons are lost.

Dr. José Romano explains how the Florida Stroke Registry is improving outcomes by reducing treatment times and coordinating care across the state—setting a model for stroke systems nationwide.

Children with stroke often go to the pediatrician first, not the ER.

That delay can put them outside the treatment window.

Debbie Hill of Stroke Challenges on the opportunity to improve pediatric stroke care in Florida.

Excess weight raises stroke risk. Inflammation is part of the reason.

It drives high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Weight, diet, activity, sleep, stress, tobacco: all modifiable.

“My favorite one is the T, because T is time.”

Karelle Spence, RN, stroke coordinator, teaches BE FAST at admission and again at discharge.

1.9 million neurons lost every minute. Call 911.

Congratulations to Baptist Medical Center Nassau, FSR Rural Hospital Award recipient for Most Improved Average Door-to-Needle Time.

31 minutes faster on average for stroke patients in Nassau County.