Expert Stroke Care in Northern Utah
Hundreds of people each year are admitted to Utah hospitals for stroke-related complications. The after-effects of stroke can be minimized with early intervention and treatment. Thus, Ogden Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has assembled a group of experienced experts to deliver the most advanced stroke care available in northern Utah today.
Our overall goal is to achieve national certification for treating this devastating condition. Over the next two years, our experts will work together to develop a Stroke Center of Excellence.
Ogden Regional Medical Center is the most trusted resource in our region for stroke education, innovation, and evidence-based care. We're committed to health and healing through excellent service, compassionate care, integrity, mutual respect and continuous improvement.
What Is Stroke?
A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. It is a "brain attack."
Know The Warning Signs of Stroke and Act FAST
Sudden weakness of the face, arm or leg, most often on one side of the body.
Other Warning Signs Also Include:
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Call 911 for Help
If you or someone you know is having these signs, call 911. Stroke is a medical emergency. Treatment is available but only if a stroke is recognized very quickly:
- Don't try to diagnose the problem by yourself
- Don't wait to see if the symptoms go away on their own. Even if the symptoms go away quickly, they could be an important warning that requires prompt medical attention.
- Seek medical help immediately.