Mercy Stroke Center - Springfield
When a stroke strikes, every second counts. Choosing a Comprehensive Stroke Center such as Mercy gives you the best chance of survival and recovery.
Mercy is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and designated as a Level 1 stroke center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We serve the entire Southwest Missouri region, including Lebanon, Rolla, Joplin, Nixa, Mountain View, Bolivar, Branson and Northwest Arkansas.
Signs & Symptoms of Stroke
Getting immediate treatment for a stroke can help prevent death or serious, long-term effects such as loss of vision, speech and motion.
Know the signs, and if you suspect you or a loved one is having a stroke, call 911 right away.
Stroke signs and symptoms include:
- Confusion
- Severe headache
- Sudden loss of vision
- Numbness or weakness in your face, arm or leg, particularly on one side
- Trouble with speech (mumbling or slurring)
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty walking
Mercy’s Comprehensive Stroke Care
Mercy’s stroke team in Springfield provides 24/7 emergency stroke care as well as prevention and rehabilitation. Our expert services include:
- Stroke prevention – stroke risk assessment, patient education, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol and/or diabetes management, access to dietitians
- 24/7 emergency stroke care, including:
- Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
- Intra-arterial thrombolytics (IA)
- Special procedures to remove a clot, such as mechanical thrombectomy
- Leak and rupture repair
- Aneurysm care, including clipping and coiling
- Carotid care, including stenting and/or endarterectomy
- Full neurological services, from headache and concussion management to care for spinal trauma and Parkinson’s disease
Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation
Stroke patients may require specialized care during recovery and beyond. Mercy offers:
- Physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Nurses specially trained in caring for patients with brain injuries
- A stroke support group
- Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield – inpatient rehabilitation services for stroke patients, with a brain-injury unit and dedicated stroke care unit
Why Choose Mercy Stroke Center - Springfield?
Mercy’s specialized nurses, neurologists, neurosurgeons and pharmacists are credentialed in the treatment of acute stroke. As part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center, they have the expertise and tools to help prevent stroke and to ensure the best possible outcome, should stroke occur.
