Act Fast, Call 911
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have a life-threatening illness or injury.
Time is of the essence when it comes to treating a stroke. The more time passes, the more brain cells die.
If you or someone you love arrives at Mount Auburn Hospital for Emergency Care, our experts will quickly evaluate your condition and help you get the stroke treatment that’s best for you. We coordinate care with Neurology specialists if needed. And you can count on our experts in stroke Rehabilitation to guide you along your journey toward recovery.
Stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. It can also occur if a vessel in the brain bursts, causing bleeding inside the head. There are various types of stroke, including:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), signs of a stroke include these symptoms occurring suddenly:
If you think someone is having a stroke, it’s important to act F.A.S.T.
If you or someone you know suddenly experiences stroke symptoms, call 911 as soon as possible, and note the time the symptoms began.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health designates Mount Auburn Hospital as a Primary Stroke Service site. Our stroke team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques to provide emergency care. We provide dedicated, individual care to maximize your recovery process.
Mount Auburn Hospital’s award-winning Stroke Service team provides rapid response to stroke patients. Our Stroke Service ensures that clinical staff receives ongoing professional education, which is paid forward through community education events held throughout the year. The goals are to raise public awareness of risk factors, prevention, warning signs and the need for emergency care.
We are proud to achieve recognition by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for following the latest research-based standards for stroke with a Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Award. We also have earned these achievement awards:
Find out more about Mount Auburn Hospital's Stroke Service, call Marie McCune, RN, at 617-497-6090.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have a life-threatening illness or injury.
We offer these and other services and specialties to support your stroke care needs:
We are proud to achieve recognition by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for following the latest research-based standards for stroke with a Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Award.