Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. In fact, 700,000 Americans experience stroke symptoms every year, making it the third leading killer and the number one cause of adult disability in the United States. Regional Medical Center's stroke specialists are working to change those statistics with help from the American Heart/Stroke Association and other health care organizations.

Recognized as a Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center

Regional Medical Center of San Jose's Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center offers diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, education and outreach. A trained Stroke Team of doctors and nurses works to identify stroke symptoms as quickly as possible, beginning with emergency medical service workers in the field. By the time a patient arrives at the hospital, the regional Medical Center Stroke Team is ready.

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Regional Medical Center of San Jose has consistently received recognition for stroke excellence from the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) program. This quality improvement program keeps participating hospitals aligned with the latest scientific stroke guidelines and has proven to improve outcomes in stroke patients. Each year since 2005, Regional Medical Center of San Jose has been recognized with GWTG awards including the Gold Plus for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The GWTG awards illustrate Regional Medical Center’s commitment to improving quality care for our stroke patients.

The center also increases education and awareness of stroke symptoms to both healthcare professionals and the community. The road to stroke recovery continues with inpatient and outpatient neuro rehabilitation programs, which are designed to help patients regain physical and speech function, and adapt to their new lifestyles with optimum capabilities.

For more information, contact the Stroke Center at (408)928-7006

Read more about stroke:

American Stroke Association

National Stroke Association

Peninsula Stroke Association