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  • Thu, Jul 9
  • 1 Min

Stroke Patients Delay Treatment for Fear of COVID-19

The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 continues to increase and amid concerns about the illness, many stroke patients are delaying treatment, impacting both survival and recovery rates.

Barrow neurosurgeon, Felipe C. Albuquerque, MD, took part in a campaign by “Get Ahead of Stroke” to remind patients that hospitals take precautions to prevent COVID-19 but delaying stroke treatment can have deadly consequences. Read the full story here.

 

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Your Gratitude Makes An Impact.

Doctors’ Day is March 30.
Share your gratitude with a Barrow team member who made a difference.