New York State Stroke Coordinator Consortiums

There are three independent stroke coordinator consortiums (not convened or facilitated by The Department in New York State. These consortiums meet on a pre-determined schedule to collaborate on a regional basis to share resources to optimize stroke patient outcomes. The Department encourages facilities to participate in regional quality improvement (QI) collaborations. Please contact the appropriate contact person for the county in which your facility is located for more information.

Greater New York Metropolitan Area Stroke Coordinator Consortium (GNYMASCC)

Purpose of Group: The mission of the GNYMASCC is to identify barriers to meeting stroke patient care goals, to share resources to optimize stroke patient outcomes and to collaborate to address challenges when implementing best practices.

Counties Served: Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, New York, Richmond, and Westchester Counties

Website: https://www.gnymascc.com

Contact Person:

  • Anna Huang, MPH
    Program Consultant
    Quality, Outcomes Research & Analytics (QORA) - Northeast American Heart Association
    Phone: 732.662.0589
    Email: Anna.Huang@heart.org

Capital Region Stroke Coordinator Consortium

Purpose of Group: Regional collaboration of hospital-based stroke programs to improve the delivery of stroke care.

Counties Served: Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Hamilton Counties

Contact Person(s):

Central/Western Region Stroke Coordinator Consortium (CWSC)

Purpose of Group: The CWSC exists to support coordinators, through mentorship and sharing of successful strategies and barriers which may assist or hinder successful implementation of a quality stroke care program for the people of the Central and Western NY region.

Counties Served: The group serves Central and Western New York including the North Country and encompasses the population of over 25 counties.

Website: https://cwscsteering.wixsite.com/website

Contact Person(s): cwscsteering@gmail.com