As the regional destination for stroke care, Lexington Medical Center offers expert care for stroke patients, from initial diagnosis to follow up care. Our providers are expertly equipped to care for stroke patients – right here in your own community. And you have direct access to the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
When it comes to stroke, time is essential to minimizing the damage and having a smooth recovery. With priority beds specifically for stroke patients, we stand ready to provide the fastest care possible. And our patients have access to exceptional inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for faster recovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center holds the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. This advanced certification means that Lexington Medical Center fulfills all the requirements set forth by The Joint Commission for stroke care plus additional, clinically specific requirements and expectations. The certification is awarded only to centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. Certification is based on the evaluation of standards, clinical practice guidelines and performance measurement activities.
The Joint Commission gives the certification to hospitals that are uniquely prepared with expertise to treat complex classes, leading to better outcomes. Lexington Medical Center is part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Comprehensive Stroke Center which extends the care that is provided to stroke patients.
Why Choose Us
- 7 years of national recognition of stroke care, including emergency stroke care, inpatient standard of care and diabetic care
- Direct care to nationally recognized neurology experts via virtual care
- Outstanding rehab care both inpatient and outpatient
- Individualized care, per stroke needs
- Assistance with discharge planning starting on admission
- Extensive individualized education per stroke risk factors
- Nurses specifically trained in stroke care
- Standardized stroke care throughout the region
In July 2024, Lexington Medical Center received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award and the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite award. These awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
In addition to the Gold Plus Achievement Award, Lexington Medical Center received the Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed with more than 90 % of compliance for 12 consecutive months for the “Overall Diabetes Cardiovascular Initiative Composite Score.”
For more information on stroke follow up care or rehabilitation, call 336-238-5161.
If you are over age 55, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, smoke or are African American, you are at risk for a stroke. Warning signs are:
Lexington Medical Center is a Primary Stroke Center directly connected with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, which means seamless care and the same top-notch service.