Stroke Care Center
A Designated Primary Stroke Center
Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
A stroke may cause physical and mental difficulties.
Although more strokes occur in the elderly, stroke may also strike middle-aged people.
When every second counts, Brooksville Regional Hospital's experienced stroke team has the expertise and technology to deliver life-saving care.
Ganesh Chari, MD
David Malka, MD
Weems Hollowell, MD
Rehabilitation can help people regain life skills and learn new ways to do tasks.
Some symptoms may indicate the possibility of a serious condition.
Although most strokes occur in people older than 50, about one in 5,000 women ages 15 to 49 suffers a stroke each year.
Although their symptoms and effects can be similar, strokes and heart attacks are two different medical problems...
Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.
Strokes don't have to be disabling or deadly.
Brooksville Regional Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those individuals who experience a stroke. From the latest in emergency treatment to inpatient hospitalization and rehabilitation, patients are assured the best care from specialists in treating stroke patients with the latest medical technology.
Heart and Stroke Emergency Specialists
The Heart and Stroke Emergency Specialists program is an alliance between Brooksville Regional Hospital and UF Health to strengthen the level of cardiac and stroke services offered at our hospital. This alliance provides VIP physician-to-physician consultations, priority transfer status to UF Health Shands Hospital when necessary, and superior healthcare through shared resources. For more information, visit Heart and Stroke Emergency Specialists.