Discover the many ways in which we care. Menu COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Updates READ THE LATEST PRIMARY STROKE CENTER Home / Hospital Services / Hospital Departments / Primary Stroke Center TIME IS BRAIN! If you are experiencing any symptoms of stroke, immediately call 911. Symptoms of a stroke: Balance, sudden loss of balance Eyesight, sudden loss of vision or blurry vision Face drooping Arm weakness Speech slurred or confusing Time lost is brain lost, call 911 immediately if experiencing any symptoms What is a Primary Stroke Center? A primary stroke center is a stroke program that has been certified by the Joint Commission, which is a hospital accreditation organization. To become a primary stroke center, an organization must undergo a rigorous evaluation of processes and outcomes to ensure that best practices are utilized in the treatment of stroke patients. Ongoing performance improvement must also be demonstrated to maintain certification. There is an annual review completed by the Joint Commission, with onsite evaluation completed every two years. UPMC Somerset achieved the designation of Primary Stroke Center in 2017. The Primary Stroke Center at UPMC Somerset was also recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Participating Quality Achievement Award. Services offered by the Primary Stroke Center: Pre-Hospital UPMC Somerset has a very close relationship with all of the EMS agencies in Somerset County. It is very important if you are experiencing any symptoms of a stroke, you call 911 and have an ambulance transport you to the hospital. EMS assists by: Providing advanced notification to UPMC Somerset of a potential incoming stroke patient. Completing necessary blood work on the way to the hospital. Providing early identification of a stroke. Hospital Multidisciplinary team meets patient on arrival to expedite processes for diagnosis and treatment of a stroke. All staff members receive annual stroke education. Affiliation with UPMC to provide 24/7 access to stroke specialists. Telemedicine In affiliation with UPMC, UPMC Somerset is able to provide telestroke and teleneurology. How does telemedicine work? Using specialized equipment, telemedicine allows access to specialists without them physically needing to be in the hospital. Provides a secure connection to share patient’s medical information. Physician to physician consult. Specialists, who are located off-site, receive expedited results of testing electronically. Equipment allows portions of a physical exam to be completed through telemedicine. HOSPITAL SERVICES UPMC Primary Care Cambria UPMC Somerset Ear, Nose, and Throat UPMC Somerset Neurology Oncology Services The Advanced Wound Care Center Home Health Hospital Departments BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES CARDIAC & PULMONARY REHABILITATION CARDIOPULMONARY SERVICES THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION ANTI-COAGULATION SERVICES-COUMADIN CLINIC DIABETES EDUCATION CENTER EMERGENCY MEDICINE INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES LABORATORY SERVICES MEDICAL IMAGING DEPARTMENT MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES PRIMARY STROKE CENTER SHORT PROCEDURES ADMISSIONS SLEEP LAB OUTPATIENT PHARMACY In Touch Hospice Occupational Medicine Somerset Cardiology Somerset Gastroenterology UPMC Somerset Family Practice Video Visits at UPMC Somerset UPMC Somerset Orthopaedics UPMC Somerset Pain Management Somerset Pulmonary Medicine Somerset Hospital Rehabilitation and Wellness Center UPMC Somerset Surgical Services UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services at UPMC Somerset UPMC Somerset Urology UPMC Somerset Twin Lakes Center QUICK LINKS Behavioral Health Services In Touch Hospice Hospital Departments Home Health LOGIN PORTALS Two-Factor Portal Employee Email Employee Training Payroll Self Service Physician Verification Physician Reappointment Application Child Abuse Online Training for Hospital Employees Patient Portal HOSPITAL INFO News Non-Discrimination Policy Privacy Policy Somerset Hospital 225 South Center Avenue Somerset, PA 15501 (814) 443-5000 © 2021, Somerset Hospital 