Stroke Care

Certified Neurological Rehabilitation

Dominican Hospital is certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. This certification recognizes centers that follow the best practices for stroke care. Our experienced neurologists and clinical experts offer a coordinated response and specialized care 24 hours a day. Continued collaboration with regional comprehensive stroke centers provides expert stroke care, including endovascular interventions, if needed. Our Neurological Rehabilitation program is led by a team of experts who deliver excellent care throughout the rehabilitation process, and our network of recovery services in Santa Cruz County includes outpatient rehabilitation, home health services, and stroke recovery support services.

According to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and may cause seriousl ong-term disability.

Stroke Statistics:

• Someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds • Someone dies of a stroke every 4 minutes • 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year

We’re here to help keep you healthy, and if you do suffer a stroke, we're here to help in every step of your recovery.

Remember these important signs of a stroke and BEFAST to act:

BALANCE

Is there a sudden change in posture?

EYES

Is vision affected? Can you see properly?

FACE

Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile.

ARM

Does one arm drift downward? Ask the person to raise both arms.

SPEECH

Are words slurred? Ask the person to repeat a phrase.

TIME

If they show any symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Know the Signs

When a stroke occurs, fast action is critical by recognizing the warning signs and receiving expert medical help quickly. This provides the best chance of survival and rehabilitation and can make the difference between recovery and long-term disability.

Stroke Prevention

You should understand your risk of stroke and know how to get the help you need to improve controllable lifestyle factors that can prevent stroke.

Tips To Prevent Stroke:

• Stop smoking • Control high blood pressure • Increase daily exercise activity • Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and low in refined carbs and sugars

Learn more about our Stroke Program at Dominican Hospital please call us 831.462.7200.