Unbuckling the stroke belt: answering the call through the Eastern North Carolina Stroke Network

N C Med J. 2012 Nov-Dec;73(6):461-5.

Abstract

The Eastern North Carolina Stroke Network was formed in 2006 by local partners in 30 counties in what is known as the buckle of the stroke belt, where stroke mortality is alarmingly high. The organization's goal is to improve the continuum of stroke care from community prevention through recovery.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Health Planning Councils
  • Humans
  • North Carolina
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Rural Health Services / organization & administration
  • Rural Health Services / standards*
  • Stroke / prevention & control
  • Stroke / therapy*