Stroke Care
Every second counts
If you experience signs of stroke, call 911 immediately.
When you experience a stroke – a loss of blood and oxygen to your brain – rapid response can be the difference between recovery and disability. That’s why stroke specialists at Tidelands Health act quickly to save your brain and partner with you on the journey to recovery.
Award-Winning Stroke Services
At Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, you’ll benefit from skilled medical professionals who use the most appropriate therapies to respond quickly to your symptoms. You can rest assured you're receiving top-quality treatment because both hospitals have earned advanced primary stroke center certification from The Joint Commission – the largest independent health care accrediting agency in the United States.
When you receive stroke services at Tidelands Health, you’ll also learn how to reduce your risk of stroke, recognize symptoms of stroke and manage your medications to improve your health. You can trust us to provide excellent preventive and follow-up care because the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has given special recognition to both hospitals. In 2020, Tidelands Georgetown and Tidelands Waccamaw both received Gold Plus Quality Achievement awards through the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program. The awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment to providing stroke treatment that meets nationally accepted, evidence-based guidelines.
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Stroke Care from Onset to Rehabilitation
Your care starts in our emergency department, where health care professionals will assess your condition and perform exams to determine the cause of your symptoms. Your doctors may use telehealth video and audio technology to collaborate with experts at MUSC Health as part of the REACH MUSC Stroke Network. Our relationship with MUSC Health allows you to stay close to home while benefiting from the extensive knowledge of specialists at an academic medical center.
If you’re diagnosed with a stroke, we’ll provide timely treatment to restore the flow of life-giving blood and oxygen to your brain. After your condition is stable, you may begin rehabilitation services to restore function. Take advantage of intensive inpatient therapy at the Little River or Murrells Inlet locations of Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, and turn to Tidelands Health Neurological Rehabilitation Center for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy after you return home.
After you or a loved one experiences a stroke, join our stroke support group to find encouragement, friendship and advice.
