Storm Chaser Medical Advisory Hotline and Acute Care Service--A FREE Service

[Jason Persoff]

I'm pleased to announce a FREE service for those out on the Plains...The Storm Chaser Medical Advisory Hotline and Acute Care Service. The reason I created the hotline is because a lot of chasers run into medical bumps and mishaps while out chasing including problems with running out of prescription medications, minor injuries due to debris or cattle (well, cattle injuries would be more a veterinary thing...), etc. The chaser community has taught me so much and so many chasers give a lot of their time and assistance to the each other and the public at large. This is the best way I have to help give back to this community. Full details on the hotline can be found by surfing over to this address:

http://home.comcast.net/~persoffj/medicalhotline.htm

The service is active year-round. In previous years I have had several people call with excellent questions and concerns. I have a lot of services I can provide in the field (from suturing wounds to coordination of medical care with your physicians), and if nothing else I can help allay concerns or listen to what's going on. Just wanted to announce that we're up and running...be safe out there!

 

[Tim Vasquez]

Since Jason is continuing this program for a second season, I will be giving Jason free Chase Hotline access once again in recognition for this outstanding service to the community.

Tim

 

[Lori Meyer]

What a wonderful person you are! I don't even chase much because I know if I tried given the knowledge I currently have... I would need a LOT of assistance from you. I think it is fantastic that you are willing to offer your services to chasers who would otherwise probably go untreated while out on the plains. You are an inspiration.
Lori Meyer

 

[Jason Persoff]

In light of the severe weather over the past few days, this is a friendly reminder to everyone that this service is up and running. While I won't be out on the Plains until 5/25, I am still available for any and all medical questions. Please be safe out there and have a great chase season!

 

[Maggie Kahman]

In light of the severe weather over the past few days, this is a friendly reminder to everyone that this service is up and running. While I won't be out on the Plains until 5/25, I am still available for any and all medical questions. Please be safe out there and have a great chase season!

Hey! cool service, Jason! I just added you to the contact list in my phone I will definently feel a whole lot safer, knowing that help is just a phone call away. Hey, what do ya know? Iv had your website on smugmug bookmarked for at least a month now. I L-O-V-E your work.

 

[Jason Persoff]

Severe storm season has begun in a big way (having just seen the first HIGH RISK issued (to my knowledge ever) in the area EAST of Atlanta). That said, it's time just to remind everyone to be safe, stay courteous, and remember that the medical hotline is available 24/7/365. All services are FREE and confidential. If I am close to your location I can provide services ranging from field stitching of wounds, antibiotic and glucose administration, and assistance if needed for victims of storms.

I have been very excited and pleased to have been able to provide a number of phone consultations, coordination with other people's physicians, and advice on a variety of medical topics. I have helped spouses and even acquaintances of chasers.

I look forward to being out there with you all in May. Until then ...

Jason

 

[Jason Boggs]

Jason, this free service that you give is really appreciated by the whole chase community. Thank you for being available if someone is in need of help.

 

[Tom Tackett]

Dr. Persoff SAVES The Day!!!!!......

I want to offer a huge word of THANKSGIVING to Dr. Jason Persoff for his professional consultation with me over the Thanksgiving Holidays this past November. I had a serious medical condition, could not get in to see a doctor, and by the grace of God was reminded that Jason's Hotline was available. So I called (paged) and he called me back right before kickoff of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game. We spend about 15 minutes talking and then Dr. Persoff laid down the law and told me to hot-foot it over to the emergency room immediately for a medical evaluation. It was do not pass go, do not watch the Cowboys game, do not eat Thanksgiving Dinner dessert---get to the ER NOW!!!

Glad that I did because I was eventually admitted to the hospital and spent the next four nights and five days there getting well. [I had a very serious drug-resistant staph infection (not MRSA though.)]

I am so grateful to Dr. Persoff for making himself available and returning my calls. If it had not been for him, it might had been too late by the time I would have gotten around to getting to the hospital. Turns out, almost all doctors and clinics were also closed that following Friday. I would have then attempted to wait until the following Monday to go see my primary care physician. Might not had made it until then or had a situation that would be so far advanced that recovery would have been very difficult and/or full of life-long complications.

So the Storm-Chaser Medical Hotline is FOR REAL and it really does WORK!!!!! We are all indebted to Dr. Jason for his humble and generous spirit. Thank you Jason and may God's grace be with you throughout this year on the Plains and in your work.

Sincerely---
Tom Tackett
Ft. Worth, Texas

 

[Jason Persoff]

Be Safe and Healthy

Sorry for the necropost, but I wanted to be sure that everyone be reminded that I'm here for you...There are numerous situations while chasers are in the field where medical information or help could be needed. I offer my professional services for free to all chasers--even those on commercial tornado tours. This is the least I can do to help out a community that helped me learn to be a chaser and continues to support me with intellectual contributions, technology recommendations, and friendly camraderie always.

In the past 5 years I've offered this service, I've seen the number of calls increase, and likewise the amount of medical information, advice, and guidance has seemed to make a meaningful impact in others' lives. The service is always confidential, but I appreciate Tom Tackett's very nice post above. I will never discuss your care with anyone unless requested to do so.

I am a Mayo Clinic hospital internist board-certified in internal medicine; I am a Fellow of Hospital Medicine and have a strong background in EMS. The website says the rest.

And just to re-emphasize--there is no cost ever. You can call anytime. You can leave a message if I can't answer right away, and I'll call you back on my dime. Why do I do this? Because people who chase take care of their own. And to-date it's been a gratifying endeavor worthy of continuing.

If any of the mods want to resticky this, I'd be happy to have it up there. Otherwise, just bookmark the website.

 

[Jason Boggs]

Jason, again thank you for this great service your're giving to us. This really shows what a great person you are. THANK YOU SIR!

 

[Dennis Sherrod]

Dr. Persoff,
Thank you very much for your support and assistance to any of us out there in the field.
Hopefully, I will not need the professional services, but it is great to know there is someone to call in case of an emeregency.

 

[Darren Stephens]

Jason,

Will Dr. Robert Balogh be assisting you again here in Oklahoma?

 

[Ryan McGinnis]

Just noticed this thread -- definitely programming this number into my cell phone. Doubt I'll ever need to ring it, but it's very kind of Jason to offer.

 

[Tim Vasquez]

Thank you Jason for providing an awesome service once again to the community this year. I am definitely stickying this.

Tim

 

[Jason Persoff]

Jason,

Will Dr. Robert Balogh be assisting you again here in Oklahoma?

Indeed ! He has a shortened hiatus actually chasing since his clinical acumen is needed in the hospital in Lawton. But I told him I'd help poison his liver if we get lucky enough to chase his way.

For the record, Bill Hark and Robert make up our little mini-AMA (the medical one, not the radar designation) and happen to be chase partners too.