We are proud to be a certified Primary Stroke Center by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). That means our stroke care is specially designed to quickly diagnose, effectively treat and better manage stroke patients across Western and Central Indiana.
Warning Signs of Stroke: BE FAST
Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Sometimes called a "brain attack," a stroke occurs after the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients. Like a heart attack, this occurs after the blood flow is disrupted by a blockage. People often do not recognize stroke signs. BE FAST and CALL 9-1-1 at any sign of a stroke.
Be sure to note the time when any symptoms first appear so you can share this information with our healthcare team.
Many people consider strokes to be a problem faced only by the elderly, but more than one out of four stroke victims are under the age of 65. Click here to learn more from the National Stroke Association about risk factors for men and women of any age.
Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk for both stroke and coronary artery disease. For example, quitting smoking, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight all can help decrease your risk. If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, it is important to talk to your physician about how to reduce it. You should also work with your physician to manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes. Learn more about the community wellness and prevention offerings at Hendricks Regional Health.
Hendricks Regional Health Stroke Clinic
Following a stroke, patients often need a lot of specialized care and follow-up. Scheduling and tracking multiple appointments can be overwhelming for someone who is simply trying to regain basic abilities. To make stroke recovery more manageable, Hendricks Regional Health offers a Stroke Clinic in the Hendricks Neurology office.
The clinic brings multiple services together in one place at one time. Patients can receive services from our experts in neurology, speech therapy, physical and/or occupational therapy and nutrition. Diabetes educators and the social services department are also available. Our neurohospitalist and other care team members refer patients to the clinic early in their recovery so that they can take advantage of this convenient, crucial service.
To find out more about our stroke clinic and services, call our Neurology office at (317) 718-4730.
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