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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital’s Stroke Center is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, which is the leading accrediting body in healthcare. Awarded to centers that pass a rigorous on-site review and examination of both patient care and the facility, this certification recognizes our Stroke center’s commitment to following national standards and guidelines in order to provide the highest levels of stroke care. |
Stroke is one of the most common medical emergencies in the United States. The American Stroke Association states that over 700,000 adults suffer strokes each year. While the majority of these strokes are first time occurrences, nearly a third are repeat attacks.
Due to new technologies, treatment advancements, and management capabilities, however, there are about 4.5 million stroke survivors alive today.
The Stroke Center at BMH is dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating strokes. We offer the latest technology and medications, and have advanced, widespread capabilities in order to treat a full spectrum of patient needs.
Services
As the third leading cause of death and number one cause of disability, stroke is a highly serious medical emergency. The important thing to remember is that time is of the essence. With stroke, every minute counts—if treated at a certified stroke center quickly, the possibility of permanent disability or death lessens dramatically. If you suspect you or a loved one is suffering from a stroke, call 911 immediately and direct the ambulance to the Stroke Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
BMH’s Certified Stroke Center treats each patient based on their individualized needs through a wide range of stroke services. The center specializes in stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and stroke-related disorders. These comprehensive services are offered on an inpatient or outpatient basis, depending on the patient’s specific needs.
Inpatient Services are staffed by specially trained nurses and physicians and include:
- Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the stroke’s cause, which may include non-invasive testing of the carotid arteries and intracranial arteries
- Evaluation and treatment of risk factors, including most not limited to blood pressure, lipids, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and hypercoagulable states
- Physical and occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology
Our outpatient services include:
- Continued risk factor management
- Evaluation and care of stroke-related disabilities, including physical and psychological issues
- Outpatient physical and occupational therapy, and speech and language pathology
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the Untied States and the leading cause of disability. But fast treatment can reduce or even prevent disability. Treatment can be more effective if given quickly. If you notice one or more of the STROKE WARNING SIGNS (pdf), don’t wait. Stroke is a medical emergency.
Resources
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
National Stroke Association
Internet Stroke Center
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The Brain Attack Coalition
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital
Stroke Survivor
As a Physical Therapy Assistant who works to rehabilitate stroke patients, Ruth Stein knows a thing or two about the effects of stroke. But at 46 and the mother of a young child, she never thought having a stroke was something that would happen to her.
Read her full story...
Watch our Certified Stroke Center commercial...
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