Sequoia is a Primary Stroke Center
Mark Saleh, MD, Neurology- Medical Director of Stroke Services
Sequoia Hospital has been certified by the Joint Commission, the leading accredited organization nationwide, as a Primary Stroke Center Program, offering Bay Area residents a coordinated response and specialized care 24 hours a day.
Sequoia Hospital has also received the 2009 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Sequoia Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death with nearly 160,000 patients dying each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Recognizing the first warning signs of stroke and getting expert medical help quickly is critical for successful treatment and recovery. Sequoia Hospital has a trained stroke team that provides prompt diagnosis and treatment. Experienced neurologists and other clinical experts lead the team.
Linda Cadelago, RN, FNP, Sequoia Hospital’s Stroke Services Coordinator, has advanced training in neurology and stroke care. Linda follows the progress of every patient, including recommending next steps, care at home and excellent short-term and long-term rehabilitation services.
Sequoia Hospital is proud to be one of six hospitals servicing San Mateo County designated as a primary stroke center. The San Mateo County Health Department’s Emergency Medical Services implemented a stroke center policy directing ambulances to transport acute stroke patients to primary stroke centers.
Contact us
Linda Cadelago, RN, FNP
Stroke Services Coordinator
Phone: (650) 367-5169
