Stroke Care

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Merit Health Wesley is a designated Stroke Center (Level III) by the Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Acute Care Systems. The Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on current scientific evidence.

When a patient comes to Merit Health Wesley with stroke symptoms, the team is trained to diagnose quickly in order to begin treatment to minimize the effects of a stroke. The certified stroke care team at Merit Health Wesley delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

Following a stroke, the rehabilitation services team is here to help individuals regain their independence. Merit Health Wesley provides caring, personalized assistance to help patients meet their goals and get back to their lives.

For more information, visit StrokeAssociation.org.

Stroke Warning Signs