Scope Of Service

The Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Stroke Program provides evidence-based, American Stroke Association primary stroke care including evaluation, treatment, and education to patients who present to Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus with signs and symptoms of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Our Stroke Core Team, including the Medical Director, Stroke Coordinator, and Stroke Committee are actively involved in the stroke program ensuring that all patients receive high- quality, innovative stroke care. 

Critical Stroke Patients

For critical stroke patients who require a higher level of care than Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus has the ability to provide, partnerships have been put in place to provide transfer to a Comprehensive Stroke Center, with resources to provide comprehensive neurological support and a full range of diagnostic and endovascular therapeutic procedures. These partnerships allow us to share imaging results, such as CT scans, for consultations and collaboration between healthcare provider improving consistencies in stroke care. 

Our program also includes the use of medications like TPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation.

Mission

To provide optimal, timely, and compassionate patient-centered care to stroke patients; as well as integration to an educational environment for surrounding communities and medical professionals.