With the goal of providing the highest level of neurological care throughout the region, Mercy Health is pleased to announce continued investment in the neuroscience program, including an expansion of space and relocation of specialties at the Mercy Health – Neuroscience Institute.
A recent $19.1 million renovation and expansion project at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center focused on creating a more seamless patient experience and included the addition of collaborative spaces for our multidisciplinary team of experts. Additionally, the space was modified to better position St. Vincent as a centralized location for Mercy Health’s many convenient access points, including eight outpatient neuroscience locations and seven region hospitals.
“The expansion of the Neuroscience Institute will grow capabilities and allow us to serve more patients facing critical neurological illnesses close to home,” said Jeff Dempsey, president, Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center. “We're proud to expand access to the latest treatments in brain, spine, stroke and neurological care to patients in our community.”
The Mercy Health - Neuroscience Institute offers access to a comprehensive range of neurological specialties, including neurosurgery, neuroendovascular care, and inpatient neurology as well as a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Also located within the Neuroscience Institute is a16-bed Neuro ICU staffed with board-certified neuro-intensivists, which is designed to provide patients with a private, comfortable, and specialized environment for treatment and recovery.
Through a combination of expertise and cutting-edge technology, including minimally invasive neurosurgery, the Mercy Health – Neuroscience Institute offers the community a singular location for treatment of the entire spectrum of neurological conditions, from strokes to tumors of the brain and spine and from head injuries to aneurysms and headaches.
“The team at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center has consistently maintained a culture of not only excellence in neurological care, but also in providing the community with the most advanced treatment options,” said Dr. Sam Zaidat, neuroendovascular surgeon, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, and Stroke Medical Director for Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center. “This commitment offers options and hope for patients suffering from neurological disorders including stroke, to avoid disabilities and return to their lives and loved ones.”
Each year, more than fifty million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, seizures, memory disorders, sleep disorders, chronic headaches, migraine, severe back and neck pain, neuromuscular disorders and spinal cord injuries.
St. Vincent Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, including telehealth capabilities to deliver critical stroke care to rural and underserved populations. This year, St. Vincent Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award; The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers
A recent $19.1 million renovation and expansion project at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center focused on creating a more seamless patient experience and included the addition of collaborative spaces for our multidisciplinary team of experts. Additionally, the space was modified to better position St. Vincent as a centralized location for Mercy Health’s many convenient access points, including eight outpatient neuroscience locations and seven region hospitals.
“The expansion of the Neuroscience Institute will grow capabilities and allow us to serve more patients facing critical neurological illnesses close to home,” said Jeff Dempsey, president, Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center. “We're proud to expand access to the latest treatments in brain, spine, stroke and neurological care to patients in our community.”
The Mercy Health - Neuroscience Institute offers access to a comprehensive range of neurological specialties, including neurosurgery, neuroendovascular care, and inpatient neurology as well as a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Also located within the Neuroscience Institute is a16-bed Neuro ICU staffed with board-certified neuro-intensivists, which is designed to provide patients with a private, comfortable, and specialized environment for treatment and recovery.
Through a combination of expertise and cutting-edge technology, including minimally invasive neurosurgery, the Mercy Health – Neuroscience Institute offers the community a singular location for treatment of the entire spectrum of neurological conditions, from strokes to tumors of the brain and spine and from head injuries to aneurysms and headaches.
“The team at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center has consistently maintained a culture of not only excellence in neurological care, but also in providing the community with the most advanced treatment options,” said Dr. Sam Zaidat, neuroendovascular surgeon, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, and Stroke Medical Director for Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center. “This commitment offers options and hope for patients suffering from neurological disorders including stroke, to avoid disabilities and return to their lives and loved ones.”
Each year, more than fifty million Americans will experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system. Common disorders include stroke, brain tumors, seizures, memory disorders, sleep disorders, chronic headaches, migraine, severe back and neck pain, neuromuscular disorders and spinal cord injuries.
St. Vincent Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, including telehealth capabilities to deliver critical stroke care to rural and underserved populations. This year, St. Vincent Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award; The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers