Chesterfield, Mo.-based Sisters of Mercy Health System has begun offering telestroke services, according to a JAGS report.
The services, provided through an agreement between NeuroCall and Philips Healthcare, are part of the health system's telestroke network that spans four states and more than eight hospitals. The telestroke program is building on the health system's eICU Program to allow physicians to consult with remote neurologists and remotely monitor patients.
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The services, provided through an agreement between NeuroCall and Philips Healthcare, are part of the health system's telestroke network that spans four states and more than eight hospitals. The telestroke program is building on the health system's eICU Program to allow physicians to consult with remote neurologists and remotely monitor patients.
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