Stroke Care
In stroke care, every second matters. Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital's stroke team delivers the rapid diagnosis and treatment crucial to minimizing brain damage and maximizing recovery.
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is a certified Primary Stroke Center, demonstrating expertise in the early assessment, rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke emergencies. The hospital is also nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care and for its efforts to improve rural stroke care.
The primary stroke center at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital provides:
- A stroke-alert process to quickly diagnose and treat stroke patients
- 24/7 neurologist coverage
- 24/7 access to radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services
- Order sets that encompass best practice recommendations
- Continual analysis and tracking of quality and outcomes
- Rehabilitation as needed
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