is certified by the Joint commission as a Primary Stroke Center.

As the third leading cause of death in our country, stroke is a national and local epidemic:

• Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.
  
• Every 3 minutes, someone dies from a stroke.
  
• Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability.
  
• In Oakland and Berkeley, the stroke death rate is higher than the national average.

Because of the widespread community need for fast and effective stroke treatment, Alta Bates Summit developed a Regional Stroke Center. Our Stroke Center is dedicated to quick response, advanced treatment and comprehensive rehabilitation services that span all three medical center campuses.

• The medical center has received Five Stars from HealthGrades®
  
• Our center has also received the HealthGrades® Stroke Care Excellence Award
  
• Alta Bates Summit is designated as a "Get with the Guidelines" Stroke Hospital by the American Heart and Stroke Association, winning their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Standard Awards

Our Regional Stroke Center offers a full continuum of care and an interdisciplinary staff of experts. A team of neurologists led by our Medical Director, Dr. Brian Richardson, oversees our Primary Stroke Program with the assistance of our Nurse Stroke Coordinator.