Atrium Health Floyd
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The Floyd health care system serves the families of northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Central to this care is the not-for-profit Floyd Medical Center, a 304-bed acute care hospital and regional referral center covering over 40 medical specialties, including three Destination Centers and five Joint Commission-certified disease-specific programs. Floyd is the region's largest employer and con
Congratulations to our Atrium Health Floyd teams for earning Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction!
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Heyman Hospice Care, Oncology Infusion and Chattooga Emergency Department were all recognized with this important designation.
Pathway to Excellence is a designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that is given to organizations that exhibit an outstanding culture. There are six evidenced-based standards that provide a foundation for a positive practice environment.
Patient safety and patient-centered care are paramount. Nurses are empowered with a voice to address quality, safety and ethical care through interprofessional collaboration and shared-decision making.
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It's important to recognize when a stroke may be happening and the steps to take now to help prevent a stroke in the future.
“Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States,” said Dr. Michael Gonsalves, Atrium Health Floyd family medicine physician. “Timing of treatment can make all the difference in the outcome. If proper stroke treatment is administered quickly, damage to the brain can be minimized.”
The beginning of a stroke can sometimes be recognized, and the BE FAST acronym is a great way to remember those symptoms, Dr. Gonsalves said.
• Balance: Loss of coordination or difficulty walking
• Eyes: Sudden blurred or double vision or sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
• Face: Drooping of one side of the face.
• Arms: Hold both arms up in front of you, if one arm drifts downward outside your control, this can also be a sign that a stroke is happening.
• Speech: Slurred, strange or unintelligible speech, including using words inappropriately.
• Terrible headache/Time to call 911: Individuals with any of the above symptoms or a sudden, intense headache should quickly call 911. Time is of the essence when treating stroke.
Treatment with clot-busting drugs and advanced stroke treatment can improve outcomes, but Dr. Gonsalves also emphasized that 80% of strokes can be prevented.
“There are steps patients can take to reduce their risk of stroke,” he said. “Get regular checkups and let your provider know if a family member has a history of stroke. Managing chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can also help. Finally, when you maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly you are building defenses against stroke.”
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