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Learn more about St. Luke's Stroke Rehabilitation program
Stroke
About 700,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. On average, a stroke occurs every 45 seconds. The effects of a stroke can be devastating for both the individual and their family. It's important to call 9-1-1 immediately if someone is showing signs of a stroke.
Stroke warning signs
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Source: American Stroke Association
Rehabilitation after a stroke
If you've had a stroke, St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a regional leader in helping stroke patients get back to where they want to be.
St. Luke's Stroke Clinic
To reduce the chances you'll experience a recurrent stroke, we've developed a clinic that offers support, education and resources to patients and families who've experienced a stroke. We offer:
- One-on-one stroke education to help you reduce your risk factors and learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke
- Medication reviews and adjustments as needed
- Communication about your health tatus with your doctor and healthcare team
Stroke Clinic Team
Jill Miller, FNP-BC, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C. Neurology
Sandy Hackney, RN, BSN, CRRN, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Juli Tumilty, LPN, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Sheeren Chang, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C., board-certified neurologist
