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Stroke Care

Primary Stroke Center accreditation makes a difference

Today, strokes are the third leading cause of death, and HCA network hospitals are committed to ensuring our patients have access to the highest levels of stroke care available. The gold standard today is earning Stroke Accreditation from the Joint Commission. 14 of our 15 West Florida hospitals have achieved this milestone.

Saving Lives and Improving Outcomes

Access to high quality stroke care can not only mean the difference between life and death, but it can also make a difference in a patient’s quality of life. For about 80% of stroke patients, immediate diagnosis and treatment can reduce or eliminate permanent disability. All of our facilities administer clot-busting drugs to patients who meet the criteria. The key is to get immediately to the emergency department, at the onset of symptoms.

Stroke Symptom & Warning Signs

One of the biggest challenges today remains getting people to recognize stroke symptoms. Call 911 if you or someone your know experiences any of these stroke warning signs: 

  • sudden onset of confusion
  • loss of coordination including walking or balancing
  • difficulty talking or understanding speech
  • numbness or weakness on one side of the body
  • severe headache
  • vision problems in one or both eyes

Stroke Center Network

The following hospitals are Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission:

Central Florida
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Osceola Regional Hospital

Hernando, Pasco & Citrus Counties
Community Hospital – The Future Medical Center of Trinity
Oak Hill Hospital
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point

Hillsborough County
Brandon Regional Hospital
South Bay Hospital

Manatee, Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
Blake Medical Center
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Fawcett Memorial Hospital

Pinellas County
Edward White Hospital
Largo Medical Center
Northside Hospital
St. Petersburg General Hospital

Contact Us

Call 1-877-4-HCA-DOCS to find a doctor or search our online directory.

Locate an HCA West Florida Hospital.