Why Baptist?
for Stroke Care
The Baptist Stroke Network at Baptist Health System, San Antonio provides comprehensive stroke care that consists of expert physicians with skills ranging from emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, vascular, and interventional radiology.
- 5 locations across the city to treat stroke emergencies
- 24/7 neurosurgery coverage
- Acute Rehabilitation centers offer recovery
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke Telemedicine
- Stroke education programs
- Experienced physical, occupational, and speech therapists trained in stroke rehabilitation
About the Stroke Network The Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System in San Antonio brings together all the necessary components to treat patients presenting with stroke - physicians from emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, vascular, and interventional radiology as well as nursing, rehabilitation and other support services.
Learn MoreStroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. With Stroke – Time is Brain. For every minute that brain cells are deprived of oxygen during stroke, the likelihood of brain damage increases. Act
FAST stands for face, arms, speech and time.
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Baptist Rehabilitation Services The Baptist Health System Acute Rehabilitation Centers are accredited by The Joint Commission and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Acute rehabilitation is an important part of stroke recovery, and patients receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed. Social service workers are available to assist with discharge plans after your hospital stay. Stroke prevention and treatment education is also provided to both patients and family members.
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At Baptist Medical Center and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital we facilitate stroke support groups and peer visitation.
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