Primary Stroke Center
We Are a Certified Primary Stroke Center
A stroke is a blockage of blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which can result in impaired movement, speech and memory impairment, brain damage, and death. When a stroke occurs, speed of diagnosis and treatment is critical to minimize damage to brain cells and loss of function.
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is certified as a Primary Stroke Center based
on our response to critical patient conditions. The certification is provided
through a partnership between the American Heart and
the American Stroke Association, and DNV Healthcare. As a Primary Stroke
Center, we have demonstrated the ability to meet standards to support
better outcomes for stroke care.
In 2025, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®—Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition. We are proud of this award, which reflects our commitment to providing lifesaving treatments and achieving the best possible outcomes in cardiovascular care for our patients, including those with diabetes.
Our dedicated stroke-focused program is staffed by qualified medical professionals who are specially trained in stroke care and use advanced technologies to act quickly and save patients' lives. We offer care to meet stroke patients' individual needs and involve patients in their treatment plan.
If you or a loved one is experiencing an emergency, call 911.
For more information about our Primary Stroke Center, contact us at 818.782.6600 or email us by using our contact us page.
