Every Second Counts
TriHealth is a known leader for stroke care in the Greater Cincinnati area. When someone is suffering from a stroke, every second counts, and the patient requires immediate attention for the best chance of recovery. TriHealth's Stroke Program is a comprehensive system of care dedicated to providing timely access to treatment wherever you live. We strive to increase community awareness, reduce disability, and improve patient outcomes by providing the following:
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Promoting public prevention messages throughout the community.
Multidisciplinary and specialized team trained in stroke recognition and management.
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Partnering with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to improve care for patients suffering from a stroke.
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6 accredited emergency departments across the tri-state area.
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Rapid transfer of patients in need of advanced care to our Thrombectomy Capable Center (Bethesda North Hospital) or our Comprehensive Stroke Center (Good Samaritan Hospital).
Comprehensive 24/7 neurological care, including evaluation and management for the first 48-72 hours by our Stroke and Neuroscience Emergencies (STANSE) Team.
Providing Complex Stroke Care for the Greater Cincinnati Area
For over 30 years, our Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) located at Good Samaritan Hospital has been nationally recognized for providing excellence in care for patients suffering acute neurological conditions.
Bethesda Butler Hospital
Bethesda Butler Hospital has earned the Stroke Gold Plus award each year since 2022 and, for the first time, achieved 75%+ on all 6 quality metrics. It qualified for the Stroke Honor Roll Elite and meets the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll standard of over 80%.
Bethesda North Hospital
Bethesda North Hospital has earned the Stroke Gold Plus award annually since 2022, achieving 75%+ on all 6 quality metrics. It qualified for the Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and meets the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll benchmark of over 80%.
Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital has earned the Stroke Gold Plus award every year since 2021 by achieving 85%+ on 7 achievement measures and 75%+ on all 6 quality metrics. It also meets the Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus criteria and exceeds 80% on the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll composite score.
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital
McCullough-Hyde has earned the Stroke Gold Plus award annually since 2022, achieving 75%+ on 5 of 6 quality metrics. It also holds the Rural Stroke Gold designation and meets the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll threshold of over 80%.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to evaluating and evolving complex stroke care through evidence-based protocols, participation in research, & multidisciplinary commitment to improved patient outcomes.
Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center (TSC)
Bethesda North Hospital delivers timely stroke medications and surgical interventions for eligible patients, followed by comprehensive post-procedural care. Our approach integrates essential elements that contribute to improved patient outcomes and recovery.
Primary Stroke Center
Bethesda Butler Hospital is committed to long-term success in improving stroke outcomes. Patients receiving thrombolytic therapy or those not requiring immediate surgical intervention can remain at the facility for continued care. For patients needing advanced surgical procedures, timely transport to specialized centers is readily available, ensuring seamless access to comprehensive stroke treatment.
Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital provides timely administration of thrombolytic medication for stroke patients and ensures rapid transport to advanced care centers. Located in a more rural area, the hospital also offers comprehensive neurologic services for patients ensuring accessible, high-quality care close to home.
Acute Stroke Ready Emergency Department
Bethesda Medical Center at Arrow Springs is a free-standing, stroke-focused facility which provides rapid clinical evaluation and expert decision-making to determine patient eligibility for thrombolytic and surgical therapy. Timely acute transport protocols ensure safe transfer to an appropriate TriHealth facility, where patients continue to receive the highest level of neurologic care.
Acute Stroke Ready Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Western Ridge is a free-standing, stroke-focused facility which provides rapid clinical evaluation and expert decision-making to determine patient eligibility for thrombolytic and surgical therapy. Timely acute transport protocols ensure safe transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital, where patients continue to receive the highest level of neurologic care.