John C. Lincoln North Mountain:
An Accredited Primary Stroke Center
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital
250 E. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
602-943-2381
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Signs of Stroke:
Think F.A.S.T.
F - Face: Does it droop on one side?
A - Arms: Are they equally strong?
S – Speech: Is it slurred or garbled?
T – Time: When stroke strikes, call 9-1-1 immediately!
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Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, affecting 700,000 Americans each year. Tragically, stroke symptoms often go unrecognized, causing irreversible damage to the brain.
Offering a higher standard of stroke treatment and education, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital has sought and received accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. This accreditation demonstrates North Mountain Hospital’s commitment to excellence in providing care that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients.
About Stroke: What You Should Know
John C. Lincoln wants you—and your loved ones—to know the risk factors and classic symptoms of stroke. When you suspect a stroke, think "F.A.S.T." and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Warning Signs of Stroke: Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing the symptoms of stroke.
Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention: Learn about the two types of stroke, major risk factors for stroke and preventive programs offered by our Primary Stroke Center.
Think of stroke as a "brain attack"—a true emergency, like a heart attack. By blocking or rupturing a blood vessel in the brain, stroke interrupts the oxygen supply, killing nearly 2 million brain cells each minute. Rapid medical treatment—started within three hours after the onset of symptoms—can make the difference between a lifetime of disability and full recovery.
Stroke Treatment
Stroke Treatment: If stroke symptoms are observed by our emergency team, patients are evaluated by a physical check, consultation with a neurologist, CT scans and blood tests.