Raising the Bar on Stroke Care

As a Primary Stroke Center, Nyack Hospital offers its patients the following benefits:

• An acute stroke team available 24/7, which includes physicians and nurses experienced in diagnosing and treating cerebrovascular disease
• Written protocols to streamline and accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients
• Coordination of emergency medical service personnel with emergency department staff
• Emergency department staff trained in diagnosing and treating stroke
• A stroke unit with specialized monitoring and nursing care
• Neurological services, on-site neuroimaging and laboratory services
• Inpatient rehabilitation services for physical, occupational and speech therapies
• An outcome and quality improvement program
• Education programs for the professional staff
• Patient and family education on stroke recovery
• A close working relationship with Helen Hayes Hospital to facilitate a rapid transfer for additional rehabilitation services