What we treat We can help with most major neurological conditions
	Stroke Center Our Center is nationally recognized
	Multiple sclerosis Our Regional MS Center is one of the nation's largest
	Parkinson's Disease A National Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
	Spine Treating a variety of spinal disorders
	Epilepsy One of a few comprehensive programs in the U.S.
	Neuroendovascular Center Offering new hope to patients
	Neuro-oncology Tumors of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves
	Neuro-otology Disorders of the inner ear & skull base
	Success stories Our patients enjoy successes large and small every day
	Clinical research Treatments not generally available to the public
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Nationally recognized Primary Stroke Center

Time is of the essence when a stroke occurs.  That's why Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center has established a Stroke Center according to standards established by the American Stroke Association and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), which evaluates and accredits all major health care organizations and programs in the U.S.

The criteria for accreditation includes around-the-clock staffing by stroke specialists, as well as access to state-of-the-art diagnostics.

The certification of Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and Aurora St. Luke's South Shore as a Primary Stroke Center is your assurance of the highest quality care. If you or someone you know shows signs of stroke, don't hesitate. Seek specialized treatment immediately.

Information on the warning signs of stroke

About St. Luke's Stroke Center

• Stroke team available 24-hours a day, every day, includes specialized ER physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists and nurses
• Ability to administer a "clot-blocking" drug within 1 hour of ER admission
• 24-hour-a-day diagnostic capability, including CT and MRI
• Treatment within 15 minutes of presentation to hospital
• Advanced neurosurgery capabilities including neuroendovascular therapies such as intra-arterial thrombolytics and clot retrieval
• Specialized neurosurgical intensive care unit for stroke patients
• Monitored acute care unit with multidisciplinary team of medical specialists
• Stroke Rehabilitation Program
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit
• The only local hospital to offer neuroendovascular intervention by a neurosurgeon