Carle among top 1% of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes according to Healthgrades
As the only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region in a Level I Trauma Center, Carle Foundation Hospital has neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists available 24/7 to ensure faster treatment and better outcomes for patients experiencing a stroke.
Our leading-edge medical facilities, technology and techniques mean our providers can perform advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures including aneurysm coiling and clipping, cerebral vessel stenting, clot removal and Pipeline® embolization to minimize the effect of stroke.
Our goal is to provide early intervention for patients with stroke symptoms and quality care post-stroke focused on optimizing recovery while preventing secondary strokes and associated health problems.
Carle is home to some of the most advanced services and technology available to treat conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.
FIND A DOCTOR VISIT INSTITUTEYou may know to get urgent help for a heart attack, but did you know the signs of stroke are just as serious? Think of stroke as a brain attack, which happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked and cells begin to die.
Stroke can cause death or permanent disability. Treatment is most effective within the first three hours—and the sooner the treatment, the better chance of survival.
When blood flow to the brain is blocked, that's when you're against the clock. When you suspect someone is having a stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T.:
BALANCE
Is the person suddenly having trouble with balance or coordination?
EYES
Is the person suddenly having trouble seeing out of one or both eyes?
FACE
Ask the person to smile. Is one side of the face drooping or numb?
ARMS
Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm weak or numb?
SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is speech slurred?
TIME
If you or another person show any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Additional signs of stroke may include sudden:
These warning signs may last only a few moments, then go away. Even if the symptoms go away or lessen in severity, you still need to seek treatment — these could be "mini-strokes" and a signal that a larger stroke is coming.
Stroke is a medical emergency and receiving timely stroke treatment is an important step to recovery. Treatment must be started within the first few hours after symptoms begin to be effective.
Calling 911 means that emergency medical personnel can begin assessment on the way to the hospital and a specialized medical team can be ready on arrival.
Anyone can have a stroke, but some people have a higher risk.
Some trait-based factors put you at a higher risk:
Take steps to help control these risk factors:
There are many factors you can control by living a healthy lifestyle. If you have these risk factors, talk with your doctor about ways to reduce your risk.
Carle Foundation Hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. It is ranked by Healthgrades® as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™. CFH received the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center is designated as a Primary Stroke Center and is the recipient of the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle Eureka Hospital and Carle Richland Memorial Hospital are recognized as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals.
With doctors practicing in 80 specialties at locations throughout the region, it’s easy to find the right healthcare team at Carle. Our mission is to serve people through high quality care, medical research and education.