Primary Stroke Center

The Stroke Center at Mercy Hospital is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The Center provides an integrated and comprehensive approach to stroke care from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, while offering evidence-based, best-of-practice acute care and rehabilitation.

Emergency care

• Neurologist and neurosurgery coverage 24 hours per day
• Diagnostic technology, such as 3T MRI, MR angiography, 64-slice CT scanner with angiography,
• Immediate assessment, intervention and management of acute stroke within the Emergency Department, including clot-busting medications

Inpatient care

• Award-winning Intensive Care Unit with specially trained registered nurses
• Designated inpatient unit for stroke care with cardiac monitoring capabilities
• Inpatient nursing staff with special training in stroke care
• Surgery to treat hemorrhage, and carotid endarterectomy for narrowed blood vessels
• Written protocols with evidence-based guidelines, directed by neurology and neurosurgeons and critical care
• Multidisciplinary discharge planning

Acute rehabilitation

• Dedicated acute rehabilitative care by Sister Kenny® Rehabilitation Institute therapists who specialize in stroke rehabilitation
• Individualized treatment plans for stroke survivors and their families
• Multidisciplinary teams including physical, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists
• Monthly stroke survivor and family support group (Call 763-236-8920)

Patient outcomes and education

• Measurement and tracking of stroke patient outcomes with a quality care improvement plan/process
• Bronze Performance Achievement Award for stroke care quality from the American Heart Association
• Annual stroke screenings and education
• Ongoing professional programs and conferences for health professionals