Recently the Taylorville Fire Department learned that they are receiving a grant to help go towards the purchase of a new cardiac monitor for the Fire Department Ambulance. One of the neat things that this new cardiac monitor can do is send results of EKG tests that the Fire Department EMTs take in the ambulance to local hospitals for their cardiac teams to review. It was mentioned in a recent story on Regional Radio News how patients need to be transported to hospitals in Springfield or Decatur for cardiac or stroke care. Dr. Richard Jeisy, Medical Director for the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Emergency Department recently spoke with Regional Radio News, and wanted listeners to know that this isn’t always the case, and that Taylorville Memorial Hospital can in fact treat cases of stroke or cardiac related problems.

Dr. Jeisy as well as Kim Bourne, President and CEO of Taylorville Memorial Hospital shared with Regional Radio news how Taylorville Memorial Hospital is a state designated strike ready hospital, and has protocols to begin lifesaving drugs for patients experiencing heart attack or stroke. Dr. Jeisy shared how Taylorville Memorial has plenty of experience treating patients with cardiac or stroke related issues.

Dr. Jeisy expressed how if you are experiencing chest pains or stroke symptoms, don’t hesitate to come to Taylorville Memorial Hospital for treatment.