Stroke Care

Results of a recent study by VHA* Pennsylvania found that stroke patients at Susquehanna Health had the lowest death rate of all participating hospitals in Pennsylvania. This study clearly indicates that our comprehensive stroke program is making a dramatic difference in the outcomes of our patients. Beyond this, our own documentation indicates that not only are our stroke patients surviving at a higher rate than those in other hospitals, but they shorter hospital stays, are more functional and are going home in greater numbers than ever before. Just a few years ago, only 50 - 60 percent of stroke patients were discharged back into the community. Today, typically 75 - 80 percent of our patients return home.