Stroke rehabilitation services are provided to patients by an experienced team of nurses, therapists and physicians. Therapy services are available seven days a week to help patients meet their goals. Nursing services are provided 24 hours each day, seven days a week.
The St. Luke’s team works closely with patients and their family to set goals. We provide at least three hours of therapy each day to make sure every patient has the best care and best possible results to reach their goals.
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A stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
- In 2009, St. Luke’s provided rehabilitation services to over 340 patients who had suffered a stroke.
- Age 0-12: 0 patients
- Age 13-17: 0 patients
- Age 18-24: 0 patients
- Age 25-44: 17 patients
- Age 45-64: 96 patients
- Age 65+: 221 patients
- The average St. Luke’s patient who has suffered a stroke is 70 years old.
- 48% of our patients who have suffered a stroke are female. 52% are male.
- On average, patients who have suffered a stroke spend 17 days at St. Luke's.
The most common conditions St. Luke's treats for patients who have suffered a stroke are:
- Blood clots to the brain
- Bleeding into the brain
St. Luke's wants to help patients throughout their stay and after. Here are answers to some often asked questions by our patients and their families.
- How do I arrange for free transportation?
St. Luke’s can assist you with your transportation needs. Northwest MedVan, another service of INHS, provides complimentary transportation to and from St. Luke’s. Please let your care giver know or call 473-6377.
- Is their a support group for Stroke patients?
St. Luke’s offers a support group for patients who have suffered a stroke. The group meets every third Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. Please call the Support Group Hotline at 473-6681.
St. Luke’s is committed to providing the best rehabilitation care possible for the patients we serve. Your input is needed. Please tell us what other information you would like to know about St. Luke's Stroke Program.