MONTROSE, CO – Dr. Alexis Garza, CEO of First Contact Medical Specialists and Medical Director of the Montrose Regional Health Emergency Department, has been granted membership to the Colorado Stroke Advisory Board. The board consists of 18 governor-appointed members with the mission of creating statewide initiatives to improve the quality of care for stroke patients in Colorado.
“I appreciate this honor and this opportunity to serve our state and our population,” said Dr. Garza. “I will serve as an Emergency Medicine Physician Representative to the Stroke Advisory Board. I look forward to the positive change we can continue to make for the health of Colorado communities.”
In addition to the Colorado Stroke Advisory Board’s mission of creating statewide initiatives for improved stroke care, they dedicate much of their time and resources to stroke awareness and prevention. In Colorado, stroke is currently the 6th leading cause of death. The Board stresses that this doesn’t need to be the case – 90% of strokes can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, and fatal incidents can be avoided if the public are aware of stroke symptoms and know how and when to act. The Board also supports the World Stroke Organization, which provides resources for people to learn about strokes, how to prevent them, and how to support those who are in recovery after suffering a stroke.
The Colorado Stroke Advisory Board meets monthly to discuss updates. The public is invited to attend these meetings via Zoom, which generally take place on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The next meeting will take place on September 23, 2024. To learn more and view information from past meetings, visit the Colorado Stroke Advisory Board website at costroke.org.
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About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
