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A stroke is a medical emergency, just like a heart attack, and medical help is needed right away. When stroke happens, Mercy Medical Center Redding’s Stroke Center is here to help, fast.
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A stroke, often called a "brain attack," is a medical emergency occurring when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke, the most common type) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). This oxygen deprivation causes rapid brain cell death and subsequent brain damage, impacting bodily functions controlled by those parts of the brain, including speech, movement, and memory. Recognizing stroke symptoms and seeking immediate medical attention by calling 911 is critical, as timely treatment can minimize brain damage and improve chances of recovery. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs, commonly referred to as a 'mini stroke') are temporary blockages with stroke-like symptoms and serve as serious warning signs for a potential major stroke, also requiring prompt evaluation to help prevent future, more severe events. Understanding the urgency and acting fast are vital in managing stroke and its potentially devastating consequences.
Resources: Why Minutes Matter, Types of Stroke and Treatment
Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, though your chances increase after the age of 50. The Mercy Stroke Center – available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – provides the best treatment options for people experiencing ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and even a heat stroke.
Our team includes:
Mercy Medical Center Redding is recognized by The Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center. Mercy Redding has also been recognized by The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Stroke Elite-Plus Honor Roll Certificate.
This award recognizes Mercy Medical Center – Redding’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of stroke care by ensuring that their stroke patients receive treatment that meets nationally accepted, evidence-based standards and recommendations.
The Joint Commission
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association
Gold
Awarded to centers who meet achievement measure compliance for 24 months.
Gold Plus
An advanced level of recognition acknowledging hospitals for consistent compliance with Quality Measures embedded within the Patient Management Tool.
Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite Plus
Door-to-needle times within 45 minutes for at least 75 percent of applicable patients and door-to-needle times within 30 minutes for at least 50 percent of applicable patients.
Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy
Door-to-device times in at least 50% of applicable patients within 90 minutes for direct arriving and within 60 minutes for transfers.
Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Honor Roll
Recognizes hospitals for providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based care for patients with type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized with heart failure, heart attack or stroke..
Shasta County Stroke Coalition
1100 Parkview Ave
Redding, CA 96001
Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 P.M.
For more information please call: 530.225.7365
For more information about stroke care, please call (530) 225-7365. For a physician referral, call (877) 929-5530 or use our search tool to Find a Doctor.
