Stroke
When it comes to stroke, our comprehensive programs are the region’s leaders – offering nationally-accredited Stroke Rescue Centers, the most advanced treatment options, and stroke rehabilitation.
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“My stroke team saved my life.” – Phillip, Stroke Survivor & Stroke Nurse
On his last day as a stroke and telemetry observation nurse at JFK Medical Center, Phil Castillo was preparing to end his shift when he was struck with an unusually painful headache. The following Monday, he was set to start a training program to work in the operating room – he did not anticipate that he would end up in the operating room that night, as a patient.
At the age of 30, Phil suffered a catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke. The team at JFK Medical Center saved his life. After various lengthy operations and weeks of rehabilitation and recovery, Phil returned to the neurosurgery operating room as a nurse and uses his experience to connect with the patients he cares for.
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Know your risk of heart disease and stroke
Angioscreen®
Knowing your risk for stroke can go a long way toward prevention. Start with AngioScreen®, a comprehensive heart and vascular screening from Hackensack Meridian Health. In just 15 minutes, this simple, non-invasive evaluation will help identify your risk for heart disease and stroke, so you can take charge of a heart-healthy life.
Locations
Academic Medical Centers
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Hackensack University Medical Center (HackensackUMC) is a 900-bed nonprofit, research and teaching hospital located seven miles (11 km) west of New York City, in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 NJ-33, NEPTUNE CITY, NJ 07753
Since our founding in 1904, Jersey Shore University Medical Center has built a solid reputation for delivering the most advanced programs and services in central New Jersey. As a not-for-profit academic medical center, and one of the busiest medical centers in the state, Jersey Shore is a university medical center affiliate of UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
JFK Medical Center
65 JAMES STREET, EDISON, NJ 08820
Founded in 1967, JFK Medical Center is a 405-bed not-for-profit, academic medical center with a reputation as one of New Jersey’s premier health care providers. With more than 1,000 affiliated physicians, JFK offers a complete spectrum of advanced services including general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, long-term care, assisted living, maternity and pediatrics, oncology, imaging, breast center, sleep center, wound care, robotic surgery and emergency medicine. The medical center is also the home of the nationally recognized Neuroscience Institute – one of New Jersey’s most comprehensive programs for the diagnosis and treatment of brain, spine and nervous system disorders. Our clinical team is one of the largest and most specialized teams available in New Jersey and our dedication to discoveries and research has made us world-renowned leaders in the field of neuroscience research and advancement.
Children's Hospitals
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital
30 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Children need special treatment, and our specialists have dedicated their careers to taking care of kids. They know how to treat children, and how to communicate with them. Our equipment is specially designed for children, and our hospital itself has been designed with children in mind.
K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
1945 NJ-33, NEPTUNE CITY, NJ 07753
Meeting all of a child’s needs whether physical, emotional, and mental helps them to recover quicker and gives parents additional peace of mind. Supporting the parents and family members is just as important.
Community Hospitals
Ocean Medical Center
425 JACK MARTIN BLVD, BRICK, NJ 08724
Quality health care. Exceptional service. That is what you can expect when you come to Ocean Medical Center. At Ocean Medical Center, we strive to provide you with the finest health care anywhere, right here at home. Located in the heart of one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in the state, Ocean Medical Center has become a vital part of the community since its opening in 1984.
Riverview Medical Center
1 RIVERVIEW PLAZA, RED BANK, NJ 07701
Riverview Medical Center provides a variety of service and quality of care that is unsurpassed in Monmouth County. Riverview offers patients the convenience and accessibility of a community hospital in addition to the advanced technology and continuum of care provided by a regional health care network. Our reputation has been built on the professionalism, compassion, and skill of our nurses and physicians.
Mountainside Medical Center
1 BAY AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Hackensack University Medical Center Mountainside has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are also your friends and neighbors. We’re your community, your hospital, and your team, working hard on your behalf.
Palisades Medical Center
7600 RIVER RD, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Palisades Medical Center is located in North Bergen, NJ, and serves a population of 400,000 in Hudson and Southern Bergen Counties. The nonprofit Medical Center is a member of the Hackensack University Health Network, and it features a 202-bed hospital and The Harborage, a 247-bed nursing home and rehabilitation center.
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy
530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Raritan Bay Medical Center, with hospitals located in both Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, is a New Jersey state-designated primary stroke center. It is the recipient of the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus and Heart Failure Gold Performance Achievement Awards, recognizing the optimal care of stroke and heart failure patients.
Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge
1 HOSPITAL PLAZA, OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
Raritan Bay Medical Center, with hospitals located in both Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, is a New Jersey state-designated primary stroke center. It is a recipient of the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus and Heart Failure Gold Performance Achievement Awards, recognizing the optimal care of stroke and heart failure patients.
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 ROUTE 72 WEST, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050
Each and every day at Southern Ocean Medical Center, our physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff and volunteers come together to capture the spirit of compassionate care and medical excellence that has defined our organization for more than 30 years. It is our way of assuring that we remain true to providing each patient with a remarkable healthcare experience.
Bayshore Medical Center
727 NORTH BEERS ST, HOLMDEL, NJ 07733
At Bayshore Medical Center, we provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized services like our Center for Wound Healing, Sleep Care Center, Center for Bariatrics and comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.
ADDITIONAL STROKE SUPPORT
Whether you or a family member is recovering from joint replacement, stroke, or have a chronic illness like heart disease, Hackensack Meridian Health is here to help guide you every step of the way. Our rehabilitation facilities offer a comprehensive variety of programs and services to help you regain quality of life after disability due to a disease or injury.
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