Dr. Khabbaz Explains Mercy's Primary Stroke Center

Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center is now designated as a Primary Stroke Center.

About 137,000 Americans die of stroke every year. Stroke is a serious medical emergency. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke can also cause significant disability, such as paralysis, speech difficulties and emotional problems.

From day one, Mercy is here to help you and comfort you through the challenges of stroke. We have everything you need in place: advanced diagnostics, the newest treatments, and many recovery and rehabilitation options.

Our Primary Stroke Center's streamlined system is designed to give you prompt and proper treatment based on the latest national standards. We offer a broad, multidisciplinary approach. Our stroke team is made up of many disciplines: Emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, critical inpatient care, inpatient and
outpatient rehabilitation, social services, pharmacy and more.

Our new Primary Stroke Center is one more example of how Mercy continues to raise the bar for the health and well being of our communities. For more information about Dr. Khabbaz, visit http://bit.ly/Rpn9Hy.