Avera Neuroscience Institute Stroke Center
Stroke ranks as the third leading killer in the United States, affecting over 750,000 each year. We provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to stroke care. Our dedicated staff is trained in early and appropriate diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, home care and outpatient care.
Avera McKennan’s Stroke Center is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, and is nationally recognized for excellence. Achievement of certification signifies that the services a facility
provides have the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcome.
Listen to Our Expert Discuss Stroke
Dr. William Rossing, Stroke Center Medical Director, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of stroke on Avera McKennan's Housecalls podcast. Listen now »
Our Stroke Program
As a participant in the American Stroke Association's "Get with the Guidelines" SM program, the Stroke Center focuses on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up of stroke patients. From the moment a patient arrives, our team is ready to provide evaluation and treatment.
Our program provides:
- 24 hour coverage by certified stroke nurses
- Emergency department care transfer
- Immediate intervention and management of acute stroke
- State-of-the-art neurodiagnostic techniques
- Dedicated neuroscience unit
- Dedicated neuroscience case management
- Complete rehabilitation program
- Outpatient stroke clinic
- Patient outcome tracking system
- Access to clinical trials for treatment of ischemic stroke
- Community and professional educational programs
- Community stroke screening
- Collaboration with the American Stroke Association
- Member of the National Stroke Association
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To learn more or to find answers to your questions, please call us at 1-800-AT-AVERA or (605)322-1183.
