When you have a stroke, you require immediate care. Call 911 if you experience any stroke symptoms: facial drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech.
abilities. Palo Alto Medical Foundation offers outpatient stroke care to help you recover strength and function, learn techniques to overcome any lost ability and minimize the chance of a second stroke.
With PAMF’s outpatient stroke care, you’ll receive individualized instruction and attention from a range of caregivers, including specialists in occupational, physical and speech therapy, plus regular checkups with your neurologist and a rehabilitation nurse. We partner with you to enable your continued recovery at home and to help you become as independent as possible.
Stroke Care and Recovery
Quick treatment and a clear path to recovery can mean all the difference after a stroke. Our Continuum of Care Infographic illustrates the potential paths of recovery most patients face when first receiving care and recovering from a stroke.
