The Primary Stroke Center at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn

Seconds count after a stroke – when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted by a clot or blood vessel leakage. Deprived of oxygen, the brain begins to die, causing disabilities such as paralysis, vision and speech problems, and possibly death.

That’s why it’s important to call 911 and get to the nearest designated Primary Stroke Center.

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn is accredited as a Primary Stroke Center by both the Joint Commission and American Stroke Association.

As a Primary Stroke Center, the hospital has specially trained physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians available 24/7 to provide rapid diagnosis and emergency treatment of stroke. State-of-the-art equipment is accessible round the clock. During emergencies, there is coordinated communication between paramedics and hospital staff.

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center meets high standards of care for the treatment of acute stroke, giving patients a better chance to recover with fewer disabilities.

Our comprehensive stroke-care program includes in-house rehabilitation services, community-based stroke education and prevention programs and a stroke-caregiver support group to help individuals find the help they need.

Know the Warning Signs:

Fewer than five percent of stroke sufferers make it to a hospital in time to receive optimal care, according to the American Stroke Association.

Symptoms of stroke strike quickly. They include:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body;

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding;

Sudden trouble seeing;

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; and a

Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

If you or a family member experience these symptoms, call 911 immediately. First responders know which hospitals are Primary Stroke Centers offering 24-hour critical stroke care.