Think someone is having a stroke?  Act FAST!

Lakewood Hospital is certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. 

What does this mean to you? 

If you or a loved one suffers a stroke, you can be confident that our staff, along with local EMS providers, are trained to assess and treat you.  As a Certified Stroke Center, we are held to the highest standards in the areas of quality and patient safety and provide comprehensive care from your diagnosis through outpatient therapy. 

It is important to know the signs and symptoms when it comes to a stroke. 

If you think someone is having a stroke think FAST - that stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time. 

• Ask them to smile.  Does one side of their face droop?
• Ask them to raise both arms.  Do both arms stay up or does one drift down? 
• Recite a simple sentence and ask them to repeat it.  Are their words slurred? 

Time is of the essence, call 9-1-1 immediately if you think someone is having a stroke. 

If you have questions about the signs and symptoms of a stroke, call our Emergency Department at 216.529.7000.  We are here to heal – all day, every day. 

Being an Advanced Primary Stroke Center shows our commitment to your health care, and enhances our ability to meet your needs.  We are ready to treat you with the highest quality of care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Join Us for a Free stroke risk assessments and blood pressure screening

Wednesday, May 11 at the Rocky River Senior Center (21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River 44116) from 2 – 4 p.m. 

Join us from 1 – 2 p.m. as experts from Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute at Lakewood Hospital present information on common neurological concerns such as back pain, multiple sclerosis and numbing and tingling in the extremities.

Call 440.333.6660 to reserve your spot.