As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our Cardiovascular physicians and patients have access to Mayo Clinic's research, resources and expertise.
Parrish Medical Center was Brevard's first hospital to be certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Our team maintains an impeccable patient safety and quality record — among the nation’s best.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Do you know your risk? Find out now with our free heart health assessment.
Take Your AssessmentYou don't have to go far for expert cardiovascular treatment. At Parrish Healthcare, our Cardiovascular team has a proven quality and safety track record in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart, pulmonary (lungs) and vascular disorders.
In fact, our patient safety and quality record is among the nation’s best. We meet or exceed all care measures – heart failure, AMI (heart attack), pneumonia and surgical infection prevention – that are publicly tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians and patients have access to Mayo Clinic's research, resources and expertise. Since 2010, Parrish Healthcare’s Parrish Medical Center has worked with Mayo Clinic's Comprehensive Stroke Center in Jacksonville to provide rapid assessment of potential stroke patients through the use of advanced telemedicine technology.
Helping you take control of your health
When it comes to your heart health, our team of cardiovascular experts encourage you to be heart aware. This free cardiovascular risk assessment will take about seven (7) minutes to complete. At the end, you will receive personalized, strictly confidential information that will help you:
Assess your current cardiovascular health status and identify those medical or lifestyle conditions that may lead to development of the disease
Take action to reduce your level of risk, including making you aware of the many services available through Parrish Medical Center
Understand your "Heart Age" which, according to the CDC, is the calculated age of a person’s cardiovascular system based on his or her risk factor profile. The risks include high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, diabetes status, and body mass index as an indicator for obesity.
Parrish Medical Center was Brevard's first hospital—and the third medical center in the state of Florida—to be certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission—the nation's leading healthcare accreditation organization. The center has also been awarded the Women's Choice Award as an America's Best Stroke Center.
View Our Patient StoriesA team of neurologists, cardiologists, radiologists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, first-responders (EMS/paramedics), case management, therapists (occupational, speech, respiratory and physical), and community educators.
A stroke unit. Stroke unit nurses (along with ICU and ER nurses) undergo extensive training to become certified in stroke assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. They have annual continuing education requirements.
Comprehensive emergency, intensive care, and rehabilitation services, including advanced telemedicine program in collaboration with Mayo Clinic.
Advanced diagnostic technology, including telemedicine technology, ultra-speed CT and MRI, which provides doctors with accurate results in minutes.
Community education programs and screenings for stroke risk factors.
