Bensalem EMS (Credit: VMSC Emergency Medical Services)
Jefferson Health and the Bensalem Rescue Squad are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Mobile Stroke Unit into the Jefferson Abington Hospital service area. The Mobile Stroke Unit, which can be compared to an Emergency Department on wheels, is now able to respond to stroke emergencies in Lower Moreland Township and Bryn Athyn Borough.
The impact on the community and patient care will be tremendous as emergency care teams will be able to evaluate and treat patients curbside quickly and more efficiently. Time is brain—and every minute that passes following a stroke without proper treatment and care can result in serious brain injury.
The Jefferson Health/Bensalem Rescue Squad Mobile Stroke Unit is a national leader at the forefront of providing high quality emergency care to the community. As the expansion continues, Jefferson Health will soon mark the 6th anniversary of this life-saving program.
