
On January 27, 2025 at the City Council meeting at the Culver city Seniru Center, Dr. May Nour of UCLA Health gave a presentation to the council about the innovative Mobile Stroke Unit, one of only four of its kind, designed to bring hospital-level care directly to stroke patients. Known as a “Primary Stroke Center on Wheels,” the MSU is equipped to diagnose and treat strokes on-site, significantly improving patient outcomes. For every 100 patients treated earlier, 11 are expected to avoid long-term disability, demonstrating its life-saving and cost-effective impact.
Initially launched in 2017, the program began partnering with the Culver City Fire Department in 2024 and is equipped with a CT scanner, laboratory facilities, and paramedics to address both bleeding and lack of blood flow that occur during a stroke. Operating Monday through Wednesday from 7 AM to 7 PM in West Los Angeles, the unit’s schedule targets peak stroke times and reduces treatment time by an average of 40 minutes, improving outcomes across all racial groups.
Dr. Nour highlighted plans to expand the program, aiming to serve a large portion of Los Angeles County by May 2025, with a vision for dedicated MSU coverage across the entire county in the future.
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