For many years, there was little hope for patients who arrived in the emergency room suffering from stroke. But, in recent years, much has been learned about the causes and prevention of stroke and the importance of receiving a rapid diagnosis and treatment.
As a Stroke Treatment Center, Riley Hospital provides a unique team of physicians, nurses and therapists specially trained to treat someone who is having or has had a stroke. Ready to respond 24 hours a day, our Stroke Team provides treatment during a critical acute state of stroke - the first few hours after the onset of symptoms - as well as nursing care and post-stroke therapies for stroke patients in their recovery phase. We also offer the area's only inpatient rehabilitation center, which provides intensive physical and occupational therapy for stroke survivors to help them return to their highest level of functioning and independence. Our Stroke Team also works to educate community residents on the warning signs of stroke and lifestyle changes that can help reduce their risk of stroke.
To learn more about stroke, visit the American Stroke Association's Web site at
www.strokeassociation.org.