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Nearly 800,000 Americans will suffer a stroke this year. As the leading cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death, strokes usually strike without warning and can have devastating effects on the quality of life for survivors including speech problems, memory loss and paralysis.
Holland Hospital Stroke Team combines proven techniques and the most advanced technologies with highly dedicated staff to serve you.
When a stroke occurs, rapid response with the proper treatment is essential. Holland Hospital is among a select number of hospitals across the nation who meet the rigorous standards for treating stroke patients and are designated as  Primary Stroke Center.  Holland Hospital's rapid and effective stroke team includes emergency physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, radiologists, rehabilitation and lab staff who maintain specialized training.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). The ASA reports that strokes kill about 137,000 people a year, accounting for about one of every 18 deaths. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz.
Stroke Symptoms

To help you remember signs of a stroke, experts recommend that you think FAST if you or someone you are with suddenly experiences any of the following:

F     Facial weakness: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A     Arm weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S     Speech problems: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred or incorrect?

T    Time: If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is critical. Call 911 immediately.

F.A.S.T Stroke Symptoms
    Quality


    Holland Hospital Stroke CertificationHolland Hospital is rated in the top  hospitals nationally for stroke and in comparisons to national and regional averages the hospital provides clinical superior care and patient care.   Holland Hospital has been named a Healthgrades 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for seven years in a row. Holland Hospital has also been awarded Primary Stroke Certification by DNV.