Temple University Hospital's Stroke Program has achieved national recognition for its high success rate in treating complex stroke patients.

Our medical team uses advanced imaging techniques to rapidly characterize a stroke and initiate life-saving treatment — whether it is thrombolytic therapy, emergency surgery or endovascular intervention.

We then smoothly transition patients into an appropriately customized rehabilitation program that includes:

• Speech, language and occupational therapy
• Psychological evaluations
• Social workers and pharmacists
• Assistance with home care and devices

Temple University Hospital is one of four Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the region certified by The Joint Commission.

Did You Know?

• Our stroke program cared for 648 stroke patients in 2025.
• For 15% of our ischemic stroke patients, we intervened with intravenous clot-busting medication, and 13% were treated with intra-arterial clot retrieval devices. For patients who arrived within hours of their symptom onset, treatment resulted in improved functional independent outcomes.
• For patients with brain aneurysms, we provide surgical clipping or intra-arterial coiling procedures.
• Procedures such as carotid endarterectomy, carotid stents and carotid angioplasty are performed to prevent a stroke or a reoccurring stroke by opening up blocked or narrowed arteries.
• 46% of our stroke patients were able to be discharged home while 29% were discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility.

American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Achievements

• 2024 Gold Plus Quality Award & Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll
• 2023 Gold Plus Quality Award & Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite
• 2022 Gold Plus Quality Award & Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite
• 2021 Gold Plus Quality Award & Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite

Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus is designated as a Primary Stroke Center in Philadelphia, certified by The Joint Commission.

Did You Know?

• In fiscal year 2026, our stroke program cared for a total of 215 patients.
• We administered intravenous clot-busting medication to 7.9% of our ischemic stroke patients, while 2.7% were transferred to our Comprehensive Stroke Center, where they received treatment with intra-arterial clot retrieval devices. Patients who arrived within 4.5 hours of symptom onset experienced improved functional independence because of these treatments.
• For patients with brain aneurysms, we ensure rapid transfer to our Comprehensive Stroke Center for surgical clipping or intra-arterial coiling procedures.
• Procedures such as carotid endarterectomy are performed at our Primary Stroke Center, while carotid stents and carotid angioplasty are carried out at our Comprehensive Stroke Center. These procedures aim to prevent strokes or recurrent strokes by opening blocked or narrowed arteries.
• Of our stroke patients, 53.6% were discharged home, and 31.6% were discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility.
   

American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Achievements

• 2010 – 2025: Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award Hospital
• 2010-2026: Target II Diabetes Honor Roll
• 2026: Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stoke Honor Roll Elite  

If you think you or a loved is having a stoke, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Request an appointment online or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) to see a Temple specialist for a stroke risk assessment or for follow-up care.