November 28, 2006, started out like a typical day for Brad Horton. Forty-eight and in good health, the events that day would catch him totally unprepared. Fortunately for him, Holland Hospital was ready.

When Brad arrived at the ER, an immediate evaluation and CT scan of his brain revealed that he’d suffered a stroke. The stroke team elected to use the latest FDA-approved clot-buster, t-PA, which must be administered within three hours to be effective. That night, Brad regained consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit. Three days later, he was discharged, and within a week he was back at work.

Though new to Brad, what happened that day wasn’t new to us. Committed to providing advanced critical care to area patients, we continuously invest in proven technologies and cutting-edge treatments.

Brad recalls the life-saving care he’s thankful was so close. “How do you thank someone for saving your life?” he says. “I just can’t say enough good things about them.

Learn more about our advanced Neuroscience Team and symptoms of a stroke.