Avera Neuroscience Institute Stroke Center
Stroke ranks as the third leading killer in the United States, affecting over 750,000 each year. Avera McKennan leads the region in the treatment of stroke as home to South Dakota's first primary stroke center certified by the Joint Commission.
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.
Listen to Our Expert Discuss Stroke
Listen to Dr. William Rossing, Stroke Center Medical Director, discussing the signs, symptoms and treatment of stroke on Avera McKennan's Housecalls podcast »
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
Learn about the warning signs of stroke »
To learn more or to find answers to your questions, please call us at 1-800-AT-AVERA or (605) 322-1183.
