Medical Center Enterprise and Specialists On Call Collaborate to Provide 24/7 On-Demand Access to Neurologists for Stroke Patients
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Mar 02 2015 3:46 PM
Enterprise, AL –– Medical Center Enterprise announced today that it has expanded its stroke and emergency neurology treatment capabilities through a partnership with Specialists On Call, Inc. (SOC). This collaboration will deliver neurologists directly to the bedside of stroke patients via telemedicine. Working together, local physicians and SOC’s board certified neurologists will treat patients suffering stroke or any other neurologic emergency.
“We are thrilled to offer this new telemedicine service at our hospital” said Rich Ellis, Medical Center Enterprise CEO. “This collaboration will give us additional resources for treating patients who may have a neurologic emergency and it can potentially save lives. Technology is creating opportunities every day for health care providers to treat patients quickly and safety and Medical Center Enterprise offers this new, advanced technology right here in our community.”
Specialists On Call currently provides teleneurology services to more than 300 hospitals nationwide and has conducted over 100,000 consultations via telemedicine since the company’s inception. Their experience and commitment to clinical quality has earned them The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
“With stroke, time is of the essence,” commented Specialists On Call’s CEO, Dr. Joe Peterson. “We offer fast, quality neurology care from board certified neurologists. It’s a win for the patients, their families and – Medical Center Enterprise. We’re thrilled to be working with them and making a real difference within their community.”
About Medical Center Enterprise
Medical Center Enterprise is a 131-bed progressive, acute care hospital offering a full range of health services to Enterprise, Ft. Rucker, Coffee County and surrounding areas. Skilled professionals and technology come together to provide patients compassionate, customer-focused care. Key services include, obstetrics & gynecology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging with digital mammography, general surgery, physical therapy, family/internal medicine and senior care. Medical Center Enterprise is located at 400 N. Edwards Street in downtown Enterprise, Alabama. For more information call 334-347-0584 or visit www.MCEHospital.com
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