Stroke Resources
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a “brain attack” or brain injury that happens when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen, parts of the brain may start to die. When this occurs, the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area of the brain may not work correctly.
Signs of Stroke
- Balance Sudden loss of balance?
- Eyes Loss of vision in one or both eyes?
- Face Face looks uneven?
- Arms Arm or leg weak/hanging down?
- Speech Speech slurred? Trouble speaking or seem confused?
- Time Call 911 now!
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these...
Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct
In order to effectively provide medical treatment to you, we require a commitment by staff, patients and visitors alike. Mutual trust and respect can help us provide the right treatment plan, in a safe and respectful environment that promotes healing.
Below we’ve outlined the Code of Conduct expectations for all Patients and Visitors designed to help make your hospital stay, appointment or visit successful:
- Patients, visitors and staff will address each other in a respectful manner.
- Patients are encouraged to speak with their providers about their therapeutic care plan.
- This is a smoke free...
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Media Relations Staff
General email: media@umassmemorial.org
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Kristy Lee
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UMass Memorial Medical Center
email: kristy.lee@umassmemorial.org
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UMass Memorial Health – Harrington
Kristy Lee
Media and Public Relations Manager
email: kristy.lee@umassmemorial.org
Chri...
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What Kind of Training does an Intensivist Have?
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