Logan Health – Whitefish receives Stroke Hero Award

Logan Health – Whitefish received a Stroke Hero Award at the Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference in Great Falls on May 15. The hospital was nominated for outstanding work related to Stroke Recognition and telestroke. Logan Health – Whitefish nurse Valida Holder accepted the award.  

The Stroke Hero Award recognizes individuals and healthcare facilities who have a significant impact on stroke care in their communities. Logan Health – Whitefish is a Stroke Recognized hospital, and their outcomes data is consistently in the top tier of all Recognized hospitals in Montana.  

Logan Health – Whitefish also utilizes telestroke services to bring stroke specialists to the patient via technology which greatly speeds up the critical time-dependent care acute stroke patients need.  

“We are honored to be recognized with the Stroke Hero Award,” said Jon Amick, DO, Chief Medical Officer at Logan Health – Whitefish. “It is critical to recognize a stroke as quickly as possible and deliver immediate care. This award demonstrates that high quality stroke care is available in our community and I am proud that our team for their commitment to delivering this high level of care.” 

Know the signs and symptoms of stroke: sudden weakness or numbness of the body, especially on one side; sudden vision changes in one or both eyes; sudden severe headache with unknown cause; sudden dizziness, difficulty walking or imbalance; and sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know experiences these symptoms.