African Americans and Stroke

Because Seconds Count

Children & Stroke

Your Loved Ones are Important

Women & Stroke

Know Your Risks

Stroke Risk Factors

Are You At Risk?

Quality stroke care, close to home

 

To ensure access to high quality stroke care for all patients in the community and surrounding rural areas, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital partners with Stroke Telemedicine. Through this telemedicine technology, information is electronically transmitted via a mobile 'robot' device in order to maximize resources, increase efficiency and maintain high levels of care. Doctors and medical staff use video and audio technology so a physician can evaluate and interact directly with the patient remotely, thus giving patients in the metro-east immediate access to neurology specialists.

St. Elizabeth's Hospital was designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Public Health in July 2014. Obtaining this high-level designation, in partnership with our Stroke Telemedicine Program, means that St. Elizabeth's is equipped to offer appropriate stroke treatment, immediately, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This region-leading Stroke Telemedicine Program allows national stroke specialists to connect with patients, families, and physicians at St. Elizabeth's through a Stroke Telemedicine Robot and a wireless connection, saving valuable time, when it matters most.

Stroke Support Group

 

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital offers Stroke support groups. Together our goal is to foster a better understanding of stroke recovery, rehabilitation and prevention of recurrent strokes while providing a way for stroke survivors to meet others with similar challenges. In addition, caregivers and family members of stroke patients are welcome to attend. For more information or for meeting times and locations, call 618-234-2120, ext. 52004.