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Regions: Your Primary Stroke Partner
Getting stroke patients to the hosptial quickly is vital. Make sure you know the most common stroke warning signs:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Not all these warning signs occur in every attack. If you suspect a problem - don't delay. Call 9-1-1 and get to a facility that can help you as quickly as possible. Every minute counts.
East Metro Stroke Support Group
If you have survived a stroke or know a friend, colleague or family member who has had a stroke, the East Metro Stroke Support Group is for you. We discuss a wide range of topics that appeal to all age groups. For more information on this support group please call 651-254-2071.
Meeting details:
Second Wednesday of each month September to May
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mary Kaye Runyon Room
Regions Hospital Cafeteria, 2nd (main) floor
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Breaking News
Regions wins prestigious award for stroke treatment
The Regions Hospital's Stroke Center has received national recognition for its outstanding care for stroke patients, receiving a second Silver Performance Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association. This level of achievement is awarded only to hospitals following the Stroke Association's "Get with the Guidelines" processes on patient care. With this achievement, patients can be ensured the hospital follows strict guidelines and provides timely and effective stroke care.
"Were especially proud of this award because it reassures our patients they're getting care thats being held up against national standards," said Cathy Meakins, stroke coordinator at Regions. "The American Stroke Association has strict guidelines and we meet them in providing the best possible stroke care."
Regions is also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The designation signifies that Regions' quality of care meets the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients. Regions was originally certified in 2007 and was re-certified in 2009 with zero deficiencies.
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