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Hospitals in Action

Telestroke Program Delivers Fast, Lifesaving Treatment

When Charles Hamori, MD, an internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, recognized the sudden signs of a stroke, he acted fast — seeking care that would ultimately save his life. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente’s telestroke program, a neurologist was able to assess him immediately by video in the emergency department and deliver clot‑busting treatment within 30 minutes of Dr. Hamori’s arrival at the hospital.

Read more about Kaiser Permanente’s telestroke program