Expert Emergency Stroke Care

The stroke team at CHI St. Alexius Health offers expert emergency stroke care and is trained to stop - or even reverse - the effects of stroke. Stroke is a major cause of disability and is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. alone. A stroke is a "brain attack" that is classified as a medical emergency.

Lifesaving Measures For Strokes

Stroke care begins the minute you call 911. When the medic team arrives, they will immediately begin monitoring the patient and notify CHI St. Alexius Health’s Code Stroke Team to begin preparations. Emergency physicians, registered nurses and other team members are ready around the clock to provide lifesaving measures for people who are having a stroke. By achieving high standards, we’re able to improve outcomes for our patients.

CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck is the First Primary Plus Stroke Center in the Region. Stroke care is offered in the rural settings as well.

All six of its critical access hospitals are designated by the State of North Dakota Department of Health as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals. As such, each of these hospitals are trained to provide emergent care and therapies to acute stroke patients. The Acute Stroke Team at each hospital performs initial diagnostic services, stabilization and arrangement for transfer to a primary or comprehensive stroke center.

CHI St. Alexius Health recognizes the importance of quick responding stroke care in rural settings.

All six of its critical access hospitals are designated by the State of North Dakota Department of Health as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals. As such, each of these hospitals are trained to provide emergent care and therapies to acute stroke patients. The Acute Stroke Team at each hospital performs initial diagnostic services, stabilization and arrangement for transfer to a primary or comprehensive stroke center.

CHI St. Alexius Health Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals

• CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center
• CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital
• CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center
• CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison Hospital
• CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake Hospital
• CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center
  

Awards

CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck received the 2023 American Heart Association Get With the Get With The Guidelines®️-Stroke Gold Plus Award
Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll