Stroke
Regional Stroke System
The Regional Stroke Systems Committee is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Regional Stroke System of Care within the STRAC region. Through collaboration and consensus-driven practices, the Regional Stroke Systems Committee determines methods, requirements, and interfacility transfer processes most appropriate for stroke patients. Committee members include Stroke Program Managers, Registrars, ED Directors, Neurologists, and Neurosurgeons from Regional Stroke Centers as well as, EMS agencies and Emergency Medicine Physicians.
If you would like more information about the STRAC Stroke System, please Contact Us.
Committees and Workgroups
Stroke Coordinators
Co-Chairs: Bonnie Blanchard, RN
Michele Patterson, RN
Michele Patterson, RN
Meets: Second Thursday, Monthly
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Stroke Systems Committee
Co-Chairs: Lee Birnbaum, MD
Adam Blanchette, MD
Adam Blanchette, MD
Meets: Second Thursday, Monthly
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Stroke Systems PI
Co-Chairs: Lee Birnbaum, MD
Adam Blanchette, MD
Adam Blanchette, MD
Meets: Second Thursday, Monthly
7:30AM - 8:00AM
Stroke Resources
| Title | Categories | Creation Date | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Selection Guide | Quick Reference | November 16, 2024 | quick-reference | |
| Stroke Program Manager Manual | Manual | May 9, 2024 | manual | |
| Community Stroke Support Groups | Quick Reference | January 24, 2024 | quick-reference | |
| PI Case Review Form | Form | September 1, 2023 | form | |
| Regional Transfer Packet | Quick Reference | March 30, 2023 | quick-reference | |
| Stroke Alert Criteria | Quick Reference | January 3, 2023 | quick-reference | |
| STRAC RAPIDO Information Card | Quick Reference | October 13, 2022 | quick-reference | |
| STRAC RAPIDO Placard | Quick Reference | October 13, 2022 | quick-reference | |
| Neurological Assessment Tool | Form | March 1, 2022 | form | |
| Guidelines for Transfer of Acute Stroke Patients | Guideline | February 1, 2022 | guideline | |
| EMS Time Out Form | Form | December 11, 2019 | form | |
| HELP (Hospital Exec Leadership Protocol) | Quick Reference | February 1, 2015 | quick-reference |
Designated Stroke Centers
| Facility Name | Stroke Designation | Map | Main Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHS - St. Luke's Baptist Hospital | Comprehensive | Map | 210-297-5000 |
| MHS - Methodist Hospital | Comprehensive | Map | 210-575-4000 |
| University Hospital | Comprehensive | Map | 210-358-4000 |
| BHS - Northeast Baptist Hospital | Advanced | Map | 210-297-2000 |
| BHS - Baptist Medical Center | Primary | Map | 210-297-7000 |
| BHS - Mission Trail Baptist Hospital | Primary | Map | 210-297-3000 |
| BHS - North Central Baptist Hospital | Primary | Map | 210-297-4000 |
| BHS - Resolute Baptist Hospital | Primary | Map | 830-500-6000 |
| CSR - Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Medical Center | Primary | Map | 210-705-6300 |
| CSR - Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels | Primary | Map | 830-606-9111 |
| CSR - Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills | Primary | Map | 210-703-8000 |
| MHS - Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | Primary | Map | 210-638-2000 |
| MHS - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | Primary (Prior to 9/1/2022) | Map | 210-757-2200 |
| MHS - Northeast Methodist Hospital | Primary (Prior to 9/1/2022) | Map | 210-757-7000 |
| Connally Memorial Medical Center | Acute Stroke Ready | Map | 830-393-1300 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Acute Stroke Ready | Map | 830-896-4200 |
