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. In 1997 there were 5,725 Michigan residents who died of a stroke, and in 2004 there were 5,282 residents who died of a stroke. In 2003, there were 35,952 hospital admissions for stroke. The Behavioral Risk Factor Survey results indicate that Michiganders awareness of stroke risk factors and stroke warning signs is improving, slightly. In 2004, 32.8% of those surveyed understood that high blood pressure was risk for stroke, in 1999 32.3% knew. Only 3.5% (2004) and 2.4% (1999) of those surveyed knew that diabetes was a risk factor for stroke.

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.