Warning Signs of Stroke
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing in one of both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
- Sudden, severe headaches with no known cause.
Call 911 immediately if you experience these warning signs!
The Joint Commission has certified and given national recognition to Alexian Brothers Medical Center, St. Alexius Medical Center, and Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital for our advanced stroke care. Being certified by the Joint Commission means that the care we provide has met the most stringent standards currently in use for stroke treatment. As a dedicated leader in stroke prevention and treatment, we are committed to providing a continuum of care for stroke patients that includes thorough screening, acute treatment, and post-stroke rehabilitation.
