Gold Seal Approved Primary Stroke Center

Announcement

If one suffers a stroke, time is of the essence to get proper
care as quickly as possible.

The Primary Stroke Center at HCMH is designed to provide the highest quality stroke evaluation and care possible. Because
of our dedication to foster the best outcomes possible, the Primary Stroke Center has achieved The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

To achieve this certification of distinction, the Stroke Center had
to develop and implement a standardized method of delivering care. These method’s include:

  • Supporting a patient’s self-management activities
  • Tailoring treatment and intervention to an individual’s needs
  • Tailoring treatment and intervention to an individual’s needs
  • Analyzing and using standardized performance measurement data to continually improve treatment plans
  • Demonstrating the application of and compliance with the clinical practice guidelines of the American Heart Association, and the American Stroke Association

For more information about The Joint Commission, click here

Stroke Facts:

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s also a leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Getting treatment for stroke victims quickly is often critical to prevent disability.

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Brain cells in the immediate area begin to die because they are deprived of oxygen and nutrients they need to survive.

Neurologists deal with two major kinds of stroke. About 80% of strokes result from blood clots that block or plug a blood vessel or artery in the brain. These are called ischemic strokes. About 20% of strokes are hemorrhagic strokes — caused by a blood vessel in the brain that breaks and bleeds into the brain.

Common causes of strokes include smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or high cholesterol. If you feel you’re at risk, seek medical consultation as soon as possible.

Stroke Symptoms Include:
  • Numbness or weakness of the arm, leg or face (especially on one side of the body)
  • Trouble seeing from one or both eyes
  • Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or coordination
  • Onset of a severe headache with no known cause
  • Confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding speech