The Michigan Stroke Initiative Report & Recommendations was published in September 2000 and remains an important reference document.

To view or download a copy of the report, click here or on the graphic of the report cover below.

Update: Since the report was published, much has been accomplished but much remains to be done. Stroke is still the third most common cause of death in Michigan. Stroke deaths have been decreasing; in 1997 there were 5,725 Michigan residents who died of a stroke, and in 2004 there were 5,282 deaths and in 2006 there were 4,826 stroke deaths. In 2006 there were 35,655 hospital discharges for stroke and transient ischemic attacks (stroke symptoms lasting one hour or less).  The Behavioral Risk Factor Survey results indicate that 97.1% of Michigan residents have one or more  of the major risk factors  for cardiovascular disease including stroke these risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, overweight, diabetes, inadequate diet and physical activity.

MSI has supported and collaborated in various projects which have advanced the care and prevention of stroke in Michigan. For a more details on MSI’s accomplishments to date, visit the About MSI page of this website.

MSI will continue to meet to discuss the state of the art treatment for stroke, the barriers to quality stroke care, and to provide advice on solutions to the complex problems of stroke prevention, identification of signs and symptoms, transporting acute stroke patient’s, and appropriate care for stroke victims.