Hospital highlights - Brain Attack? Act fast!

A stroke cuts off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Think of it as a brain attack. Strokes kill over 137,000 Americans each year and is a leading cause of long term disability. Strokes can happen to anyone regardless of age.

The faster a stroke is treated the better the results. Unfortunately, the average time before a stroke patient seeks treatment is 24 hours.

WHMC has partnered with our local emergency services and Sacred Heart Medical Center to offer the fastest and best possible stroke care. When EMTs recognize stroke signs they notify our Emergency Department. Our staff meets the...