Stroke Care

World-Class Stroke Care Close to Home 

Our expert team is always on call. Stroke patients have immediate access to providers with specialized training in emergency, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory, care coordination, rehabilitation, nutrition, and other experts who work together as a team to provide superior holistic care.  

The Elliot stroke program is an important part of a larger system of care. Our partners include emergency medical services (EMS), outpatient practices, specialists, rehabilitation facilities, home care services, and stroke centers across the region.  

DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification

Elliot Hospital received certification from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. The DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and affirms that Elliot Hospital addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

Stroke Facts from the American Heart Association

Minutes count when someone is having a stroke, and patients have the best chance of recovery if they receive treatment as soon as possible. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. The faster a person receives medical care, the better the chances for recovery.  

At Elliot Hospital, we encourage the use of the BE-FAST mnemonic to quickly identify the signs and symptoms of stroke.   

B.E.F.A.S.T. to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke!

B.E.F.A.S.T. (see below) action on your part, combined with the highly skilled stroke treatment offered through Mass General Hospital (MGH) at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, can make a big difference in stroke recovery.