About the Hennepin

Stroke Center

Info for Health

Professionals

Info for Patients

Information for Health Professionals

The Hennepin Stroke Center has an active program of partnership with referring physicians,
which includes prompt phone calls and letters with patient feedback to referring physicians,
on-site educational presentations for physicians, and 24/7 stroke consultations.

The Hennepin Stroke Center also hosts MinStroke, a monthly forum for Minnesota stroke neurologists to meet and discuss issues in stroke. 

If you are a physician and would like to request a TIA or stroke consultation or refer a stroke patient, call Hennepin Connect at (800) 424-4262 or (612) 873-4262.

Physician Resources:

• Stroke referral checklist. List of activities to be completed prior to patient transport
• Stroke algorithm. Treatment algorithm based on time of symptom onset.
• NIHSS scale. Diagnosis tool designed by the National Institutes of Health.
• Materials for EMS professionals. These materials are specifically designed for EMS staff, who frequently are the front line in stroke treatment.
• Approaches in Critical Care. Publication from Hennepin County Medical Center for critical care professionals.
• American Stroke Association
• National Stroke Association