Stroke Ready News Today

The Illinois Department of Public Health redesignated the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital in the south suburbs as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital.

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — CHI St. Francis Health is one of 119 hospitals recognized in Minnesota for their preparedness to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency treatment to patients with acute stroke

​​India is witnessing a concerning rise in stroke cases, with the risk higher for younger and middle-aged people. Around 1,85,000 stroke cases are reported a year, making it the second most common cause of death in the country. With one stroke occurring every 40 seconds and one stroke-related death every 4 minutes, there is a need for awareness efforts on stroke to transform into a stroke-ready society.

Peterson Regional Medical Center has been designated as an “Acute Stroke Ready Facility” in Trauma Service Area-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This designation represents Peterson Health’s

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke …

Cleveland Clinic, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City named centres of excellence for stroke

Cleveland Clinic, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City named centres of excellence for stroke

LACI-2 shows reduction in cognitive decline after lacunar stroke

CLINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) --- On Thursday, Union Hospital Clinton was awarded the Community Impact Award from the Indiana Department of Health and State Office of Rural Health. Each year, the state agencies recognize Indiana’s critical access hospitals and their staff members in various categories of excellence. The award is given to a critical access hospital [...]

WAVERLY — When you or someone you love is experiencing signs of stroke, time to care is critical.