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4 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26,2018 Sentara Albemarle named Primary Stroke Center BY JON HAWLEY The Daily Advance An international quality assurance and accredita tion firm has recognized Sentara Albemarle Medical Center for its management of stroke patients by des ignating the hospital a Pri mary Stroke Center. DNV GL Healthcare, a branch of Norway-based DNV GL, certified Sentara Albemarle as a Primary Stroke Center following an on-site review in Septem ber, the hospital announced recently. According to Sen tara, it’s the first time the hospital, formerly known as Albemarle Hospital, has won the distinction in its 104-year history. The certification validates the hospital’s abilities, but also shows providers and staff are dedicated to high- quality health care for north- eastern North Carolina* Sen tara President Coleen Santa Ana said in the release. “Attaining a certification of this magnitude required commitment from across the entire hospital to devel op and execute a new pro gram, and we will continue to aim toward the highest levels of performance,” San ta Anna said in the release. There are several key steps the hospital has taken to improve stroke care since 2016, the release explains. It implemented “tele-stroke technology” that allows quick contact between a patient and a neurologists, as well as new stroke pro tocols and training to pro vide a rapid, hospitalwide response to patients show ing signs of a stroke. That allows a “stroke alert team” to immediately provide care, the hospital said. Additionally, the hospi tal has worked to diagnose ischemic strokes - strokes caused by blood clots or otherwise reduced blood flow to the brain - and pro vide a “clot-busting” medi cation within an hour of a patient’s arrival at the hos pital. The American Stroke Association recommends that standard, the hospital said. Sentara Albemarle also has added a nurse practitio ner and stroke coordinator to the hospital’s work force, and partnered closely with Pasquotank-Camden Emer gency Medical Services to streamline care for stroke patients transported by the ambulance service. In Sentara’s release, EMS Director Jeny Newell offers his “kudos” to the hospital, noting EMS and Sentara Albemarle have worked to deliver “big-town stroke care at our community hos pital.” The release notes that the Primary Stroke Center des ignation is the second-high est of three stroke certifica tions DNV-GL can award. The lowest level is Acute Stroke Ready, which can help stabilize patients for transport. Primary Stroke Centers can manage stroke patients’ care and only need to transport them for “neu rosurgical emergencies.” The highest-level certi fication is Comprehensive Stroke Center, which applies to hospitals that provide the most advanced stroke care. The closest Comprehensive Stroke Center to Sentara Al bemarle is Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, according to Sentara’s release. The certifications are also based on standards set by the American Stroke As sociation and Brain Attack Coalition, the release notes. In a follow-up email, Sentara Albemarle spokes woman Annya Soucy said the hospital isn’t seeking to become a Comprehensive Stroke Center, but will con tinue working to improve care for stroke patients. The hospital’s initia tives include speeding up administration of an anti clotting medication and teaching community mem bers a mnemonic device, “BEFAST,” for spotting strokes. BEFAST refers to monitoring for impairment to a person’s balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, and the time that has elapsed since the person’s normal func tioning. Citing statistics from the National Stroke Association and the N.C. Stroke Associa tion, Sentara Albemarle’s re lease said strokes kill nearly 130,000 people nationwide- every year. Coastal North Carolina is also part of the “stroke buckle” where the death rate from strokes is “twice the national aver age,” the release adds. Pets of the Week Welding students apprentice Top, Pablo is growing like a weed and would love to spend the rest of his kitten days in a home with lots of toys. He along with the other cats and dogs in the Tri-County Shelter can be adopted for $25 during the month of December. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Right, Gigi is a wiggling bundle of love at the Tri-County Animal Shelter. She would do best as the only pet and prefers older children. * « % JIvErtisjY DEADLINES FOR NEW YEARS THE DAILY ADVANCE PUBLISHING DAY DEADLINES DISPLAY ADS AND LEGALS TUE, JAN1 FRI, DEC 28 NOON WED, JAN 2 FRI, DEC 28 NOON CLASSIFIED LINE ADS SUN, JAN 1 FRI, DEC 28 9 AM TUE, JAN 2 FRI, DEC 28 9 AM CHOWAN HERALD & PERQUIMANS WEEKLY DISPLAY & LEGAL LINE ADS WED, JAN 2 THU, DEC 27 2 PM CLASSIFIED LINE ADS WED, JAN 2 FRI, DEC 28 9AM ALL OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st with the DOT Ferry Division From Staff Reports College of The Albemarle has partnered with the Feny Division of the North Caro lina Department of Trans portation (NCDOT) to offer apprenticeships for students enrolled in the welding tech nology program. COA officials first met with the Feny Division two years ago to begin discussion of a partnership. Back in the spring, Jed Dixon, deputy director of the NC Ferry Di vision, said “we appreciate this partnership with COA and look forward to working with the students. It will give the students some valuable hands-on experience in the trade, and it will potentially give us a valuable local talent pool to fill our openings.” The first internships were offered to COA students of the welding technology program over the summer of 2018. The nine students’ primary focus was marine diesel repair during the course of internships. Upon completion of the summer internships, the Ferry Divi sion started thinking about how additional partner ships could be developed for programs at COA and other community colleges along the coast of North Carolina On Nov. 28, eight commu nity colleges, staff from the North Carolina Community College System and staff from Dare County Schools, met in Manns Harbor to see how the apprentice program between COA and the Ferry Division was modeled. The group had the opportunity to tour the facility and dis cussed expansion of the ap prentice programs with the Ferry Division, to see how the apprenticeships could Minzies Creek ' Sanitary District Monthly meeting will be held on DECEMBER 29, 2018 AT 10:00am The Meeting Will Be Held at 139 Treasure Lane, Hertford J Town of Winfall Offices are Closed: * Tuesday, January 1,2019 / * 1 In case of an Emergency call 426-5751 SUBMITTED PHOTO Dr. Robert Wynegar, President, COA (left) stands with Harold Thomas, director, of the N.C. Ferry Division. be duplicated at other com munity colleges. “Other jobs being consid ered for future apprentice programs include HVAC technicians, painters, chip pers and electricians for boats with the Ferry Divi sion,” stated Tim Sweeney, Dean, Dare County Campus. “While other community colleges offer these certifi cations, many do not have apprentice opportunities established. There is a great need for skilled labor along the coast and the partner ship with the Ferry Division provides beneficial experi ence for our students.” For more information on the Welding Technology Program, visit https://www. albemarle.edu/programs- classes/credit/programs-of- study/welding-technology/. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Town of Winfall Board Councils will hold a Public Hearing on January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.. It is scheduled to take place in the Winfall Town Hall Community building located at 100 Parkview Lane, Winfall, NC 27985. The purpose of this meeting is to receive com ments pertaining to the proposed purchase of a fire/rescue vehicle for the Winfall Volunteer Fire Department. Funding for the propose project will be through funding provided by USDA Rural Development. Immediately after the Public Meeting, the Town will discuss the proposed project. 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