Efforts at Baptist Health System to improve stroke care in San Antonio are resulting in recognition for excellence, but the real winners are the patients whose lives and health are saved. The improvements in stroke care taken by Baptist have earned the health system a number of prestigious honors and awards, but more importantly it has earned the trust of patients and their families. In 2010, more patients chose Baptist hospitals for stroke care than any other hospital in Bexar County. In fact, nearly half of all Bexar County stroke patients -- 47 percent -- were treated at Baptist, with the next hospital treating about 33 percent.
What You Need to Know
You too can save a life by knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke. It’s simple.
Just remember the acronym F.A.S.T.
F = Face: Is one side of the face drooping down? A = Arm: Can the person raise both arms, or is one arm weak? S = Speech: Is speech slurred or confusing? T = Time: Time is critical!! Call 9-1-1 immediately!