Patient Fends Off Stroke Thanks to NMC Physical Therapist
Sandy Banman Newton Medical Center (NMC) patient Sandy Banman was making strong progress in her rehabilitation following a stroke. From her early days on the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit (IRU) with weakness on one side, slurred speech and re-learning to walk and perform basic functions, Sandy had just reached a milestone — walking down a […]
Newton Medical Center Launches Telestroke Program
Time is of the essence in treating victims of stroke or other neurological emergencies. That’s why Newton Medical Center is launching a new program using telemedicine videoconferencing technology to enhance its ability to connect patients with neurologists who can quickly diagnose and treat patients any time of the day or night. “The best outcomes occur […]
