By the end of 2020, all Vidant hospitals in rural eastern North Carolina will be certified as Stroke Centers. This is critical because 90% of eastern North Carolina counties have a stroke death rate higher than the national average. This is just one statistic of many that underscores the importance of Raleigh and Washington D.C. staying focused on policies supporting rural health care to include expanding access to care. bit.ly/2vUIvL0 #StandUpForENC #VidantHealthNews