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The Stroke Center at Holy Name
Award-Winning Care at the Speed Stroke Demands
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel ruptures. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. As one of the leading causes of long-term disability and death, a stroke demands the quickest, most advanced care possible.
When every second matters, you need a top-ranked hospital, a vetted rapid response process and a team prepared to act the moment a patient arrives.
Why Choose Holy Name for Stroke Care
Holy Name is home to a Gold Plus-ranked Stroke Center, a designation given by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to hospitals that deliver the most reliable, guideline-driven stroke care. Patients benefit from advanced clinical expertise and leading-edge technology, including:
- Precision biplane imaging, one of the most advanced systems available for visualizing the brain and blood vessels.
- Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission - Holy Name was among the first hospitals in New Jersey to earn this national accreditation.
- Exceptionally fast emergency wait times, nearly 10Xs faster than the New Jersey average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Top 1% patient satisfaction for emergency care among New Jersey hospitals, based on research from Press Ganey.
In addition, the Neuroendovascular Institute at Holy Name provides rapid evaluation and timely clot-busting treatment - also known as thrombolytic therapy - within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, as well as 24-hour stroke-prevention interventions. This approach supports stronger neurological recovery, reduces long-term disability, and ensures comprehensive care for patients and families at every stage of the stroke journey.
