Marymount’s multi-specialty team members from emergency department personnel to local paramedic squad members are especially trained on how to identify a stroke victim, assess the severity of a stroke and treat stroke victims. Our dedicated Stroke Unit for inpatient care ensures that our stroke patients receive exceptional care.

Marymount Hospital is ready to treat you with the highest quality of care 24/7, 365 days a year.

Stroke Certification

Marymount Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, certified by The Joint Commission. This signifies that Marymount Hospital has met stringent national stroke care standards. As a Certified Stroke Center, Marymount Hospital is held to the highest standards in the areas of quality and patient safety, which means the best care for your family.

Marymount Hospital is one of 16 Cleveland Clinic locations to have earned a stroke certification from The Joint Commission.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award

In 2023, Marymount Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award. This achievement recognizes Marymount 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 15 hospitals identified for exceptional care through the Get with the Guidelines® award.

Know the Warning Signs of Stroke – Think FAST

F – FACE: If the person smiles, does one side of the face droop?
A – ARMS: If the person raises both arms, does one drift downward?
S – SPEECH: Can the person clearly repeat a simple statement?
T – TIME: If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately