Northern Regional Hospital
Code Stroke – A Stroke Response You Can Trust
When every second counts, Northern Regional Hospital is ready. As a nationally recognized Primary Stroke Center, our expert team and advanced protocols are here to deliver life-saving care when it matters most.
Know the Signs. Act FAST.
Strokes do not wait and neither should you. Quick action can save a life, reduce disability, and ensure a stronger recovery. The signs of a stroke can be remembered with the acronym BE FAST:
- B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
- E – Eyes: Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- F – Face: Facial drooping or uneven smile
- A – Arms: Arm weakness or numbness
- S – Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
- T – Time: Time to call 911 immediately
Northern Regional Hospital’s stroke team is trained to recognize these signs and launch a rapid response known as “Code Stroke,” a streamlined process designed to assess and treat stroke patients as quickly as possible.
Patient Spotlight: Lee Mills, Owner of Lee Mills Construction
One Sunday night, local contractor Lee Mills began to feel dizzy and disoriented. Recognizing that something wasn’t right, his wife quickly called EMS. Lee was transported to Northern Regional Hospital, where the stroke team was ready and waiting.
“The team was prepared and quick to act,” Lee recalls.
He expressed heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Edsall in the Emergency Department and the ICU staff, whose attentive care guided him through stroke treatment and recovery.
After receiving overnight monitoring, advanced imaging, and comprehensive treatment, Lee was educated on stroke prevention and recovery by our Quality and Accreditation Manager. Continued care with his neurologist, cardiologist, and primary care provider ensured a smooth path forward.
Today, Lee is back to doing what he loves— and he has a message for the community:
“If you feel any signs of stroke, don’t wait.”
Our Commitment to Excellence
Northern Regional Hospital is proud to be a certified Primary Stroke Center, recognized for delivering evidence-based care that improves outcomes for stroke patients. This achievement is made possible by a dedicated team, advanced imaging technology, and rapid-response protocols like Code Stroke.
At the heart of our program is Debbie Moser, RN, BSN, SCRN, our Stroke Coordinator and tireless advocate for excellence in stroke care. Her vision and leadership have transformed how stroke is treated in our community. In honor of her unwavering dedication, a plaque has been placed near the Emergency Department— a reminder of her lasting impact on countless lives.
When a stroke strikes, you need a team you can trust.
Know the signs. BE FAST. Choose Northern.
About Northern Regional Hospital
Northern Regional Hospital (NRH) is a 133-bed hospital in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serving the northwest Piedmont region of North Carolina and neighboring counties in southwestern Virginia. Founded in 1957, NRH is an independently operated, national award-winning healthcare facility. Northern Medical Group is the Hospital’s physician network of primary and specialty care providers, delivering a wide range of services to meet the community’s needs. NRH offers an array of outpatient services, including laboratory testing, X-ray services, CT, MRI, ultrasound, 3D mammography, and physical rehabilitation services. NRH also has a state-of-the-art Surgery Center providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient procedures, including orthopedics, gynecology, gastroenterology, urological, eye surgeries, and other general surgeries to meet our community’s and region’s surgical needs.
