What drives us to Innovate?
YOU!
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center continues to lead the way by strengthening our commitment to you. We are proud to offer the FIRST and ONLY Comprehensive Stroke Center in our area. As the ONLY Comprehensive Stroke Center in the area, we provide expert care for every type of stroke, offer 24/7 catheter procedures, neurological services, and have a dedicated and trained Neuroscience ICU available for every stroke patient.
What is the difference between a Primary Stroke Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center? Primary Stroke Centers
Comprehensive Stroke Centers PATIENT CARE
Takes care of most cases of ischemic (blood vessel blockage) types of stroke.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE CATHETER PROCEDURES 24/7 access to minimally invasive catheter procedures to treat stroke.
Not required.
SPECIALIZED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT FOR STROKE PATIENTS No requirement for a separate intensive care unit for stroke patients.
Dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit for stroke patients.
NEUROSURGERY Access to neurosurgey within 2 hours.
To speak to a registered nurse or for a FREE physician referral, call Consult-A-NurseÂŽ at 1-800-382-3522. For more information, visit LawnwoodMed.com
Cares for all types of stroke patients, including bleeding (or hemorragic) strokes, such as those caused by brain aneurysms.
Neurosurgical availability 24/7 with the ability to perform complex neurovascular procedures, such as brain aneurysm clipping, vascular malformation surgery and carotid endarterectomy.
PATIENT TRANSFERS Sends complex patients to a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Receives patients from Primary Stroke Centers.
1700 South 23rd St. • Fort Pierce, FL 34950