Temecula Valley Hospital’s award signifies that it is in the top 3% of 4,728 U.S. hospitals offering stroke care services. Valley News/Courtesy photo.
TEMECULA – Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital was named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that Temecula Valley Hospital is in the top 3% of 4,728 U.S. hospitals offering stroke care services.According to the American Stroke Association, one in five women in the United States will have a stroke in her lifetime. Nearly 60% of stroke deaths, a “brain attack,” are in women, and studies show that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed for stroke even with the same symptoms present as men.“Timely diagnosis and effective care are critical to preventing disability and improving chances of recovery from stroke. The time to identify your com
