Baptist Health Care
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

David Bear MD]

Medical Director

    David Bear, M.D., is the medical director for Baptist Hospitals stroke unit, located in the hospitals neurological unit. Dr. Bear is a specialist in treating strokes, a leading cause of disabilities in the United States. He has been a member of Baptists medical staff and involved in the treatment of cerebral vascular disease and other neurological disorders since 2006.

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photo: Tammie Stefanko, RN, BSN - Stroke Care Coordinator

Stroke Coordinator

   Tammie Stefanko, RN, BSN, has been selected as stroke coordinator for Baptist Hospital. Stefanko has served at Baptist Hospital for 24 years, most recently as case management supervisor. She worked as a nurse on the neurology floor for more than 18 years. Her certifications include Case Management Certification-Outcomes Case Management and Accredited Case Manager-Hospital Case Management.

In her new role, Stefanko will organize, plan, manage and evaluate the hospital?s stroke program. Her responsibilities include coordinating stroke education for all staff. Stefanko will ensure the fulfillment of new disease-specific criteria for stroke programs as dictated by the Joint Commission Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations. Stefanko also will serve as brain and spinal cord coordinator.

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