Episode Summary

In this inaugural episode, neurologist Dr. John Pilch and Stroke Accreditation Coordinator Kellie Geater talk about their experience treating stroke patients at Pelham Medical Center.  

We’ll discuss how Pelham Medical Center became the first hospital of its size to earn DNV certification as a Primary Stroke Center in the Greenville-Spartanburg area back in 2016. Through collaborative efforts within the hospital, emergency services and in the Upstate community, Pelham Medical Center has been able to maintain this primary stroke certification each year since.  

We’re also teaching you about B.E. F.A.S.T., an important acronym to help anyone spot early signs of a stroke. Early recognition and quick action can help shorten the time to stroke treatment and improve the outcome for stroke patients.

Topic Overview

00:00 – Introductions
00:48 – Primary stroke certification
08:03 – Patient stories
11:12 – Collaboration & teamwork
13:41 – Measuring standards of stroke care
15:05 – The importance of time
17:04 – B.E. F.A.S.T. 
20:07 – Neurology & Dr. Pilch’s career
26:21 – The future of stroke care
29:37 – Conclusion & thanks