Formation of a separate in-patient clinical stroke service at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
1989
Formation of “stroke team” concept; collaboration with Houston EMS with emphasis on early notification and treatment.
2001
Formation of a dedicated Stroke Unit at Memorial Hermann Hospital; the first in Texas, and possibly in the U.S.
2002
First telemedicine program in the region.
2006
First in patient neuro-rehabilitation service in region.
2006
First neuro ICU service in region.
2012
Dr. Wu joined the Memorial Hermann stroke network and created a large network that treats over 500 stroke patients with t-PA
2013
First Mobile Stroke Unit in U.S. (Dr. Grotta).
2019
First Integrated Stroke System of Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the U.S. (Drs. Savitz, Day, Kim).
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