Carl Brophy Stroke Program
The onset of a stroke is alarming – but recognizing stroke symptoms and getting early treatment is essential for good results. At the Carl Brophy Stroke Program at Providence Medford Medical Center, we provide specialized care to meet the needs of all stroke patients. Our team of specialists, as part of the Providence Oregon Telestroke Network, is here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini stroke)
- Brain imaging, including computed tomography (CT), CT angiography (CTA), CT perfusion and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Follow-up outpatient care with a stroke neurologist
- In-house rehabilitation facility
- IV thrombolytic medication
- Outpatient rehabilitation services
- Stroke-specific medical and nursing care, including expert consultation with stroke neurologists
- Thrombectomy
Your care team includes:
- Emergency department physicians
- Stroke neurologists
- Interventional radiologists
- Hospitalists
- Registered nurses
- Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language therapists
If you or someone you know is having stroke symptoms, don’t delay – BEFAST and call 911. The most effective stroke treatments must happen quickly to prevent brain damage.
- Balance
- Eyes
- Face
- Arms
- Speech
- Time
Awards
Providence Medford Medical Center has received the 2024 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Providence Medford Medical Center is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines, as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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Providence Brain and Spine Institute of Oregon
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