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This map will be used when working with stroke partners to identify telestroke locations to improve stroke systems of care in Montana’s rural areas. Through a two-way interactive telestroke system, the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program and the Stroke Workgroup have improved the capacity of rural hospitals to conduct stroke consults with neurologists from stroke centers.
ArcGIS 9.3.1
Location of Stroke Centers and Telestroke sites were identified by the Montana Stroke Workgroup.
Network Analyst was used to determine drive times.
Carrie Oser, Epidemiologist/Evaluator, Montana Department of Health and Human Services
406-444-4002
coser@mt.gov
30-, 60-, and 90-minute drive times to current and projected telestroke sites, Montana, September 2010. Oser, Carrie MT DPHHS; McNamara, Michael MT DPHHS; Fogle, Crystelle MT DPHHS; Harwell, Todd MT DPHHS, Sep 19, 2014. Accessed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Chronic Disease Map Gallery.