The Texas Department of State Health Services designated Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital a primary stroke center, according to a July 28 news release. This means the hospital can now offer patients advanced care with the latest technology, infrastructure, staff and training.
“This designation is a result of hard work by affiliated physicians and staff at Memorial Hermann Cypress who ensure patients receive exceptional stroke treatment,” Memorial Hermann Cypress CEO Jerry Ashworth said in a statement.
Other hospitals in the system offering the same level of care include:
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
According to the release, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S., where there are more than 7 million stroke survivors.
