Comprehensive Stroke Center
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Baptist Health System is recognized for offering access to fast stroke care when it matters most.
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital serves as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, where our acute stroke team stands ready to care 24/7 with a designated unit designed for the care of stroke patients.
- Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Care at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
- Level 2 Advanced Stroke Care at Northeast Baptist Hospital
- Primary Stroke Center at Baptist Medical Center
- Primary Stroke Center at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
- Primary Stroke Center at North Central Baptist Hospital
Our network provides:
- 5 locations across the city to treat stroke emergencies
- 24/7 neurosurgery coverage (adult; pediatric coverage at North Central Baptist Hospital)
- Acute Rehabilitation centers to facilitate recovery
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke Telemedicine
- Stroke education programs
- Experienced physical, occupational, and speech therapists trained in stroke rehabilitation
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About our Stroke Program
The Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System brings together the specialized healthcare professionals necessary to treat stroke patients. The program includes physicians from emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, vascular, and interventional radiology as well as nursing, rehabilitation and other support services. It is comprised of Baptist-affiliated physicians , the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, telemedicine and neurologists working together to provide the life-saving care you need.
The Brain and Stroke Network goes beyond providing accredited stroke care in an emergency. The network also provides a rehabilitation program that consists of physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation nursing, nutrition counseling and psychological support. The team approach includes the patient and their family.
Comprehensive stroke rehabilitation programs are located at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, and give patients full access to specialists and services. Therapists trained in neuro-developmental technique and Certified Rehab Nurses work with patients recovering from stroke.
Stroke Support Groups
Whether you’re a stroke survivor or a family member of a patient, Baptist knows that support from people who know what you’re going through is important. Join us.
Resolute Baptist Hospital
Date: 2nd Wednesday of every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Address: 555 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
HealthLink Bitters Support Group
Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Address: 288 Bitters Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
Time: 11:30am-1pm
Northeast Baptist Hospital Support Group
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Address: 8811 Village Dr San Antonio, TX 78217
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital Support Group
Date: 4th Thursday of the month
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Address: 3333 Research Plaza San Antonio, TX 78235