Neurological Institute
With a Stroke, Time is of the Essence
According to the American Heart Association, more than 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year. Diseases, conditions, age and lifestyle habits are contributing factors that can lead to a stroke. Stroke is an emergency where every minute counts! Use the acronym FACE to quickly identify stroke symptoms and react swiftly.
Face – Facial droop, uneven smile
Arm – Arm numbness, arm weakness
Speech – slurred speech, difficulty speaking or understanding
Time – Call 911 and get to the hospital immediately
Research has proven if a stroke is identified and treated within three hours of its occurrence, treatment is more effective and recovery time is lessened. So, count on Good Shepherd where your neurological team is standing by.
Introducing the Neurological Institute at Good Shepherd
Neuroscience is the study and treatment of the brain, the spinal cord, and various networks of sensory nerves throughout the body. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that serve the neck and arms, trunk, legs, skeletal muscles and internal organs.
The Neurological Institute at Good Shepherd combines a team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurohospitalists and highly trained clinical staff that provides advanced care for a wide range of neurological problems, including:
- Stroke
- Movement disorders (including Dystonia, Tourette’s, tremors)
- Degenerative disorders (including Parkinson’s disease, ALS and Alzheimer’s disease)
- Back and neck problems
- Pain Management
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
A neurohospitalist is a neurologist whose primary focus is the care of hospitalized neurology patients. New to the industry, this provides an added level of expertise for those patients requiring specialized care. In addition, Good Shepherd Medical Center is the only area hospital to provide inpatient rehabilitation services, which serves a valuable role in the healing process. Patients are able to work with specially trained therapists to regain their life skills in a supervised setting.
From brain tumors, strokes, and aneurysms to head trauma and spinal cord injuries, these experienced physicians have the expertise and technology to improve a patient’s quality of life. Count on the only hospital in Longview that provides a dedicated neurohospitalist and 24 hour, 365 day neurosurgery coverage when time is of the essence.