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Contact: Donna Mancuso
Public Affairs Manager
(732) 499-6118
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For Immediate Release:
August 15, 2012
RWJ Rahway Named Primary Stroke Center
N.J. Department of Health Designates Community Hospital
a Key Resource in Treatment of Stroke
Rahway — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway today announced that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has designated the hospital a Primary Stroke Center.
“Stroke is a leading killer in New Jersey. Survival, and the lessening of stroke-related disabilities, are all determined by how fast you can treat someone having a stroke. This designation ensures RWJ Rahway meets rigorous standards and is well-equipped to treat stroke patients quickly and effectively,” said RWJ Rahway President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tice.
Now designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the state, RWJ Rahway provides the following patient care and support services to ensure optimal care:
- An acute stroke team that responds to a patient’s bedside within 15 minutes of arrival or identification of a stroke incident.
- Neurology and Emergency Department personnel trained in the latest treatments of stroke.
- Telemetry or critical care beds staffed by physicians and nurses trained in caring for acute stroke patients.
- Neurosurgical services within two hours either at RWJ Rahway or through a partner agreement with a comprehensive stroke center.
- 24/7 lab services within 45 minutes of order and 24/7 neuro-imaging services able to perform studies within 20 minutes of order
- Acute care rehab services
- Transfer agreements with a comprehensive stroke center for treatment of complex stroke.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 700,000 Americans each year. On average, every 4 minutes someone dies of stroke.
Stroke is a type of vascular disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It can be caused either by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain or by a blood vessel rupturing and causing bleeding to the brain.
About RWJ Rahway
An acute care community hospital, RWJ Rahway has comprehensive rehabilitation services, including speech and swallowing therapies, for patients in the hospital, as well as outpatient services. RWJ Rahway’s Care Connection subacute unit, which provides daily rehabilitation services, received a five star rating from U.S. News & World Report.
RWJ Rahway is part of the Robert Wood Johnson Health System whose hospitals include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Children’s Specialized Hospital.
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