Stroke Care
Merit Health Wesley is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, earning the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus award for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. 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, our team is trained to diagnose quickly in order to begin treatment to minimize the effects of a stroke. Merit Health Wesley’s certified stroke care team delivers potentially life-saving care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
Following a stroke, our rehabilitation services team is here to help individuals regain their independence. Merit Health Wesley's multidisciplinary rehabilitation team 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