Stroke care at Sharp Coronado Hospital

Exceptional care, close to home

When someone is having a stroke, quickly recognizing the signs and getting treatment as soon as possible can help reduce damage to the brain and save lives.

For Coronado residents and visitors, advanced stroke care is close by without needing to go elsewhere in San Diego.

Nationally recognized stroke program

Sharp Coronado Hospital is certified as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, the nation’s top hospital accreditation organization. This certification means the hospital provides high-quality stroke care from the moment patients arrive and throughout their stay and recovery.

Seamless care throughout Sharp

Sharp Coronado also partners with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp HealthCare’s designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, to provide the highest level of stroke care in even the most complex cases. Top-level doctors from across the Sharp system practice at Sharp Coronado to provide this lifesaving care.

BE FAST and call 911

Sudden onset of symptoms, including a severe or unexplained headache, may indicate a stroke. Remember “BE FAST” to help identify the signs of a stroke:

If you recognize these symptoms in yourself or a loved one, act quickly and call 911.

Join us for a free seminar to learn about stroke prevention

If you’re looking for more information on stroke awareness and prevention, join Sharp Coronado Hospital and members of the Coronado Fire Department for a free seminar at the Spreckels Center on Thursday, May 15, at 2 pm. At “The Golden Hour: How to Respond Quickly to a Stroke and Other Emergencies,” we will discuss stroke prevention and what to do if you or a loved one has a stroke. Space is limited, so register soon by calling 619-522-7343.