In treating stroke and other neurological disorders, such as seizures and accident-related head and spinal cord injuries, every minute counts. As soon as symptoms arise, getting to an Emergency Department is critical. Phoenix Baptist Hospital offers Neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Lieberman along with staff members specially trained in neurological care, to quickly and competently care for these patients.

With a shortage of Neurological services in Arizona, Phoenix Baptist Hospital is committed to expanding its services to help patients state-wide. Previously, some patients had to go out of state to receive care. The program will save lives and prevent long-term damage to patients who need immediate neurological care. 
 

Awards & Distinctions

Certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC) which recognizes hospitals that make exceptional efforts to achieve better outcomes for stroke care. Obtaining primary stroke certification ensures those suffering stroke symptoms in our communities will be able to receive the care they need close to home, avoiding a long transport to another hospital when time is of the essence. Two Abrazo Health Care hospitals are designated Certified Primary Stroke Center by TJC:
- Phoenix Baptist Hospital (certified)
- West Valley Hospital (certified)
- Arrowhead Hospital (to be certified in 2012)
- Maryvale Hospital (to be certified in 2012)
- Paradise Valley Hospital (to be certified in 2012)

Member of the Arizona Primary Stroke Center from the Phoenix Primary Stroke Center Initiative – Phoenix Coalition through the American Heart Association. Arrowhead Hospital is recognized as a member of the Arizona Primary Stroke Center.

Get With The Guidelines Silver Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Phoenix Baptist Hospital received the award for demonstrating their commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that patients receive treatment according to national accepted standards and recommendations. To receive the Get With The Guidelines Silver Plus Achievement Award, Phoenix Baptist Hospital consistently followed the treatment guidelines for the past 12 months.

Get With The Guidelines Bronze Achievement Award by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. West Valley Hospital received the Stroke Bronze Achievement Award for demonstrating a commitment to treating stroke patients with 85 percentage or higher compliance to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for 90 consecutive days.