Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke's Brain and Stroke Institute
Read my story: Doctors at Saint Luke's Brain and Stroke Institute were able to remove the clot in Kina Wright's brain so quickly, he didn't even know he had a stroke. “It just hit me—bam! In a couple of seconds, I was down.”
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Stroke - (strok) sudden death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery

Neurology - (neu.rol.o.gee) medical specialty for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system - brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Neurosurgery -(neu.ro.sur.ger.ee) surgery on any part of the nervous system, including the brain
The Saint Luke's Difference
  • Stroke patients at Saint Luke's are 10 times more likely to receive stroke reversal treatment than the national average
  • Innovative treatments of the nervous system and spine
  • Comprehensive epilepsy care with single point of contact
  • Advanced, minimally invasive radiation treatment options for tumors of the brain, head, neck, and spine
Quality In Action
  • Nationally accredited primary stroke center
  • Saint Luke's Health System won the 2006 Missouri Quality Award, the official state recognition for excellence in quality leadership.
Site Visits
  • One-day site visits are offered for developing stroke centers. Teams from all over the US as well as Britain, China and South Africa have come to Saint Luke's to learn about efficient evidence-based stroke treatment.
  • Call 816.932.7934 or 816.932.3777
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