Stroke Care

Every second counts when you have a stroke. When a vessel carrying blood to the brain becomes blocked or bursts, the brain is deprived of the essential oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive. We provide stroke care from the emergency department through treatment and rehabilitation.

Our Approach

When it comes to treating and minimizing the potential effects of a stroke incident, every second counts – prompt medical care can mean the difference between a poor prognosis and full recovery. Our heart and stroke treatment programs begins with exceptional, fully integrated diagnostic, medical and surgery specialty services.

Stroke and Neuroscience Partnership

As recognized, premier stroke center, we have also established a unique telemedicine partnership with the renowned St. Luke’s Neuroscience Department in Houston. This alignment extends the expertise of their neurology services to our own hospitals’ patients, for even more enhanced levels of care.

Nationally Recognized Program

As reported in U.S. News & World Report, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines program for the Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure and Level II Stroke programs.

Dedicated Stroke Treatment Centers

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth received advanced certification as Primary Stroke Centers. Highly trained, Stroke-Ready EMS and medical teams in our Beaumont and Port Arthur centers, along with established protocols, are prepared to deal with any stroke event.

Our Location

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth
2830 Calder Street
Beaumont, Texas 77702

PH: 409-892-7171

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Coordinated Efforts with EMS

The Stroke Ready program coordinates with Emergency Medical Services to ensure that treatment begins in the field. EMS provides continuous communications to the CHRISTUS Emergency Department to activate our Stroke Alert Team. Under direction of a neurologist and specially trained Registered Nurse, the Stroke Team immediately initiates comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients who may be victims of stroke, quickly determining whether a stroke is ischemic (blocked blood vessel) or hemorrhagic (caused by a bleeding blood vessel).
Stroke: Myths and Facts

It is a fact that stroke is becoming more common in the United States — recent stroke statistics reveal that close to 3 percent of the population has had one. But despite the frequency of stroke, there are still many misconceptions surrounding it. There is a lack of education to the public regarding stroke awareness. Many people have no understanding of what puts a person at risk for stroke.

Most do not know that there are two kinds of stroke - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Nearly 90 percent of the strokes that take place in the United States are ischemic strokes, which occur as a result of a blockage (usually a clot) in a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures.
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

FAST

If you think you are having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. A stroke is an emergency. Knowing the telltale signs of stroke could save your life or the life of someone you care about. Remember to act FAST and be aware of:

F - Face Drooping

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A - Arm Weakness

Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S - Speech Difficulty

Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?

T - Time to call 9-1-1

If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

Stroke Care

Our Approach

Dedicated Stroke Treatment Centers

Our Location

Request An Appointment

If This Is a Medical Emergency, Please Dial 911

More Information

Coordinated Efforts with EMS

Stroke: Myths and Facts

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

FAST

If you think you are having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. A stroke is an emergency. Knowing the telltale signs of stroke could save your life or the life of someone you care about. Remember to act FAST and be aware of:

F - Face Drooping

A - Arm Weakness

S - Speech Difficulty

T - Time to call 9-1-1