Minutes Matter.
If you or someone you love is having a stroke, immediate care is critical. Act fast., B.E.F.A.S.T.
The Neuroscience Clinic at St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center for Los Angeles County with skilled neurologists, neurosurgeons and staff trained to treat people with neurologic changes from acute onset through the recovery phase.
When every second counts, you can rest assured that at Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center, our experts focus on the rapid diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. St. Mary Medical Center is recognized by Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and certified by The Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, from Emergency Department care to in-house acute rehabilitation.
St. Mary Medical Center is the proud recipient of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Plus, these certifications ensure that patients admitted with a diagnosis of stroke receive the best possible care based on recommendations from the American Stroke Association.
St. Mary Medical Center is the recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for 7 Years in a Row (2012-2018), and has been named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 6 Years in a Row (2013-2018). Our stroke program provides the latest treatment for acute stroke including IV Alteplase in addition to life saving mechanical thrombectomy– an advanced interventional procedure available to acute ischemic stroke patients. Our stroke program offers patients an extensive continuum of care, from exceptional Emergency Department care to in-house acute rehabilitation.
For more information, please read our Stroke Awareness Guide.
Only a health provider can determine a stroke. If you feel any symptoms or notice symptoms in a loved one, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Balance: Is the person experiencing a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
Eyes: Is the person having a sudden change in vision or trouble seeing?
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: : Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 911.
For more information, please read our Stroke Awareness Guide.
To find a physician, please call (562) 491-4895 or use our search tool to Find a Doctor.
Providers looking to refer a patient, please call (562) 491-9270.
