Telestroke Neurology Call Coverage Company Established in Decatur, Alabama

Southern Telestroke Networks, LLC an Alabama Limited Liability Company has been established in Decatur, Alabama. The company will provide stroke call coverage to emergency rooms in the Southern United States.

Decatur, AL, April 21, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Southern Telestroke Networks, an Alabama Limited Liability Company has been established in Decatur, Alabama. It will provide stroke coverage via telemedicine to emergency rooms in areas underserved by neurologists in the Southern United States. Board Certified neurologists will provide the coverage.

Dr. Steve Suggs, who is board certified in vascular neurology, founded the company. "We will improve stroke care in areas that do not have adequate emergency room coverage and expertise."

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. The treatment of acute stroke is very time sensitive and having telestroke coverage will allow patients to be treated at their local ER in a more appropriate and timely manner.

For more information contact 256-227-0063 or email ssoffcall@aol.com.

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