Related Services

Primary Stroke Center – Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die immediately. Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South are designated Primary Stroke Centers, recognized nationally for meeting the highest standards for treatment of stroke patients. Hendrick Medical Center holds an Advanced Primary Stroke Center designation.

Our specially trained team of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, and technicians are available around the clock to administer appropriate treatment quickly.

Learn more about Hendrick Primary Stroke Center.

Emergency treatment of stroke is also available at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood.

Surviving & Thriving after Stroke Support Group

The Stroke Support Group is intended for people who have had a stroke, their family members, and caregivers, meets the third Thursday of every month, from 5 - 6 p.m. at Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation, at 1934 Hickory Street, Abilene. Learn more.

EEG Lab

The Electroencephalogram (EEG) Lab at Hendrick Sleep Disorders Center provides complete neurophysiologic testing for conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, insomnia, seizures and strokes. Learn more about Hendrick Sleep Disorders Center.

Rehabilitation Services

Some patients may need additional help in their recovery. Hendrick Health Rehabilitation Services offer both inpatient and outpatient services to assist in a patients recovery or to regain mobility and function lost to neurological disorders and other debilitating conditions, such as:

• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Post-Operative Recovery from Brain and Spine Surgery
• Degenerative Spine Disorders