Stroke Coordinators and Community Outreach
If you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911 immediately!
The team at the BOB体育 Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center includes not only our physicians but also a team of people who truly care about our patients鈥� recovery after a stroke.
Our stroke coordinators are passionate about helping their patients get the best treatment possible. They are truly experts on stroke and are instrumental in stroke patient care management, making sure staff is educated about strokes and creating community outreach programs. They are also are crucial in recognizing areas of improvements in our stroke care processes and helping improve our performance.
Stroke Coordinators
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Jeannette M Hester, MSN, RN, CCRN
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Ashley E Magnuson, BSN, RN, CCRN
Stroke Data Registrar
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Rachael M Lyles, RN
Community Outreach
One of the cornerstones of our stroke center is educating our community about strokes. Understanding the symptoms of a stroke is the first tep in getting the right treatment, B.E. F.A.S.T. We know time equals brain when it comes to stroke, and we want everyone to know that.
Below are just some of the events we participated in last year that reached thousands of people in our community:
Black Family Wellness Event Expo at the Greater Bethel AME Church. March 2, 2024.
Just Between Friends Safe Kids Day at the Legacy Center in Alachua. April 27, 2024.
Orange and Blue Game at the University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. April 13, 2024.
Strike Out Stroke UF Baseball Game at the University of Florida's Condron Family Ballpark. Stroke survivor and BOB体育 provider Dr. Paul Dell threw the first pitch, alongside his wife and UF mascot Albert.
BOB体育 stroke team teaching and passing out 鈥淏EFAST鈥� rowdy towels to everyone.
Contact Us
Are you interested in having us provide stroke outreach at your facility or event? Fill out our form to contact the BOB体育 Stroke Coordinators.