Euclid Hospital offers some of the most complete, comprehensive stroke care. Utilizing advanced technology and innovative treatment options, our specialists provide the highest level of care in diagnosing and treating patients quickly—significantly improving your health and recovery time.
Euclid Hospital is ready to treat you with the highest quality of care 24/7, 365 days a year.
Warning signs of a stroke
- Sudden weakness or numbness on the face on one side.
- Sudden unexplained dizziness or lack of balance.
- Sudden vision impairment especially in one eye.
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
- Sudden slurred speech.
The National Stroke Association uses the following information to get people to act in recognizing symptoms and getting help. It is recommended to "B.E.F.A.S.T.”
B – Balance: Watch for a sudden loss of balance
E – Eyes: Is there a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes? Is there double vision?
F – Face: Ask person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A – Arm: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – Speech: Ask the person to speak a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T – Time: If you observe any of these signs, immediately call 9-1-1.
Stroke certification
Euclid Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, certified by The Joint Commission. This signifies that Euclid Hospital has met stringent national stroke care standards. As a Certified Stroke Center, Euclid Hospital is held to the highest standards in the areas of quality and patient safety, which means the best care for your family.
Euclid Hospital is one of 16 Cleveland Clinic locations to have earned a stroke certification from The Joint Commission.
Awards & recognition
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award
In 2024, Euclid Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award. This achievement recognizes Euclid Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing the highest standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Cleveland Clinic's health system boasts an additional 13 hospitals identified for exceptional care through the Get with the Guidelines® award.
Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Support Group
Stroke and brain aneurysms are serious neurological diseases which can leave a person with a wide variety of deficits affecting them physically, cognitively and/or psychologically. The Cerebrovascular Center at Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to helping those affected by strokes and brain aneurysms by offering a support group that focuses on alleviating the effects of the disease through support and education.
Topics discussed vary by meeting, but may include:
- Rehabilitation challenges.
- Recurrent stroke prevention.
- Updates in stroke treatment.
- Additional support resources.
Participating in a support group allows you to meet others with similar health concerns and issues. It allows you to connect with others in comparable situations and share experiences and coping strategies. Anyone who has suffered a stroke and/or brain aneurysm is welcome to come with or without a family member or support person.
2024 Meetings
- Second Thursday of the month starting in June.
- No meeting in December
- 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Date/Topics
- August 8th: Physical therapy.
- September 12th: The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center.
- October 10th: Research studies.
- November 14th: Mental health.
Location
Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center
Conference Room B (8th floor)
5001 Rockside Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
No registration required. Meetings will be streamed virtually as well as in person. If you're interested in attending virtually or have any other questions, please reach out to Kayla Petricini at strokesupport@ccf.org.
For more information: 216.636.0450.
