Stroke Center

Mills-Peninsula earns Stroke Center certification
Mills-Peninsula is first in San Mateo County to earn accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

The certification means that Mills-Peninsula has demonstrated its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients.

Stroke Information

Recognizing the first warning signs of stroke and getting expert medical help quickly is critical for successful treatment and recovery. Mills-Peninsula has a trained stroke treatment team that provides prompt diagnosis and treatment, including the most advanced medications to dissolve clots. Experienced neurologists and other clinical experts lead the team.

An experienced clinical nurse specialist with advanced training in stroke care and geriatrics follows progress of every patient, including recommending next steps, care at home and excellent short-term and long-term rehabilitation services.

About Risk Assessment

Family history and lifestyle screening, and, when appropriate, a non-invasive ultrasound scan of the carotid artery that has been shown to be an excellent predictor of stroke risk.

Warning Signs
If you or a family member experience any of the following sudden changes, call 911:

• Numbness or tingling of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Severe headache with no known cause

Acute Care

High Priority Emergency Services
Dedicated multidisciplinary team for prompt diagnosis and immediate treatment.

Diagnostic Imaging

• State-of-the-art digital equipment, expert technicians and radiology physicians
• Board-certified neurology physicians
• Vascular and neurosurgery, if needed

Rehabilitation Assessment
Experienced physicians direct a thorough evaluation of patients’ needs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, and neuropsychology services.

Case Management
Help with arranging short- and long-term support services at home.

Rehabilitation

Acute Rehabilitation
The Peninsula's only community hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation program. Specialist physicians called physiatrists, 24-hour rehabilitation nurses and therapists create and provide individualized care plans designed to improve the patient's ability to function. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language and neuropsychology services.

Outpatient Rehabilitation
Same services as acute rehabilitation provided on an outpatient basis:

• Post-Stroke Exercise Program
• Follow-up Care and support at home

Senior Focus

Adult Day Health Program & Senior Services