St. Alexius Establishes Stroke Center
Posted on 5/15/2000
The Stroke Center at St. Alexius is the first of its kind in the region. It has been created to improve the overall quality of care for people in our region afflicted by stroke. In addition, the Center supports efforts relating to prevention and early intervention of stroke-related disorders.
St. Alexius works in cooperation with the National Stroke Association and the American Heart Association’s Stroke Council.
FEATURES
-A team of health care professionals with specialized knowledge and skill in caring for stroke patients, available 24 hours a day.
-A coordinated plan of care to provide quick intervention and improved outcomes.
-A medical director committed to acute stroke care.
-A designated nurse coordinator to manage the care of stroke patients.
-State-of-the-art equipment and imaging capabilities.
-A dedicated inpatient unit with trained nurses for the care of stroke patients.
-A stroke rehabilitation and a post-discharge follow-up program.
-Program for public awareness on stroke prevention.
-Family education and counseling for stroke patients.
-24-hour air ambulance available for urgent transfer from outlying areas.