Parrish Healthcare’s Parrish Medical Center was Brevard's first hospital—and
the third medical center in the state of Florida—to be certified
as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission—the nation's
leading healthcare accreditation organization. The center has also been
awarded the Women's Choice Award as an America's Best Stroke Center.
Being treated at a certified Primary Stroke Center gives you the confidence
of knowing that you are receiving expert care.
Telestroke, Teleneurology Program
As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians and patients have
access to Mayo Clinic's research, resources and expertise. Since 2010,
Parrish Healthcare’s Parrish Medical Center has worked with Mayo
Clinic's Comprehensive Stroke Center in Jacksonville to provide rapid
assessment of potential stroke patients through the use of advanced telemedicine
technology.
Hear From Our Patients: Don't Be Blind-Sided by Subtle Stroke
PMC’s Stroke Program includes:
A team of neurologists, cardiologists, radiologists, emergency medicine
physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, first-responders (EMS/paramedics),
case management, therapists (occupational, speech, respiratory and physical),
and community educators.
A stroke unit. Stroke unit nurses (along with ICU and ER nurses) undergo
extensive training to become certified in stroke assessment, treatment
and rehabilitation. They have annual continuing education requirements.
PMC’s 24-bed Emergency Department, 12-bed critical care unit (ICU),
and full-service rehabilitation center.
Advanced diagnostic technology, including telemedicine technology, ultra-speed
CT and MRI, which provides doctors with accurate results in minutes.
Community education programs and screenings for stroke risk factors.
BALANCE Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
EYES Is there sudden blurred or double vision or sudden, persistent vision trouble?
FACE DROOPING Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
ARM WEAKNESS Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm
drift downward?
SPEECH DIFFICULTY Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand?
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the sky is blue.”
Is the sentence repeated correctly?
TIME TO CALL 9-1-1
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away,
call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF
to the emergency room if you suspect you are having a stroke.
BEYOND BE FAST - OTHER SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Sudden numbness or weakness of the leg
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
An individual experiencing any of these signs, or someone observing an
individual dealing with one or more of these indicators, should call 911
immediately.
