Stroke Care

If you or a loved one experiences a stroke, you can trust our Stroke Program specialists for rapid diagnosis and treatment across our health system.

The program provides a comprehensive system for stroke patients admitted to the emergency departments at our hospitals in Concord, Laconia, and Franklin. The program provides a 24/7 stroke response and care from our team of board-certified neurologists, emergency medicine physicians, and hospitalist providers who treat approximately 800 stroke patients each year.

Timely Stroke Treatment

A key element of our health system's stroke response is our collaboration with TeleSpecialists, LLC, in which fellowship-trained vascular neurologists are available around the clock at all three hospital campuses through a video conference system. This supports rapid diagnosis and treatment, enabling emergency medicine physicians and stroke neurologists at TeleSpecialists to share lab results and computed tomography scans, examine patients, and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Key Program Features

• Around-the-clock video consultations with stroke neurologists
• Fast diagnosis and clot-busting medication
• Dedicated stroke units with rehabilitation services
• Personalized treatment plans to reduce future strokes
• Experienced staff with ongoing training
• Continuous program improvement

We partner with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to get you the care you need quickly.

Nationally Recognized Stroke Care

Concord Hospital Health System’s stroke programs are dedicated to following the most current and rapid care methods, fast-tracking patients suspected of stroke so life-saving treatments can begin immediately. Concord Hospital, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Concord Hospital - Laconia, Certified Acute Stroke Ready Center are accredited through the DNV GL Healthcare, USA, Inc., with some of the toughest standards in health care. Our programs go through a rigorous recertification survey every three years with annual site reviews to ensure we continue to meet the requirements. To achieve this accreditation, our stroke programs follow national standards and evidence-based best practices along with American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for our stroke patients.

Additionally, our Stroke Programs have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Achievement Award. The award recognizes our commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines based on the latest research and scientific evidence.