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The Highest Level of Stroke Care in the Region

Every minute counts when a stroke occurs, so it’s critical to get the right care as quickly as possible. Doctors Medical Center offers the highest level of stroke care in the area between Sacramento, the Bay and down to Los Angeles. We are one of only 27 Comprehensive Stroke Centers in California, and the only one in the Central Valley.

Our experienced team provides quality care for the most complex stroke cases, with dedicated units for critical and in-patient neurological treatment. DMC’s stroke care is recognized nationally by The American Heart Association for Stroke Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite, the Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and as High Performing by US News & World Report.

Doctors Medical Center is also a Level II Trauma Center and Heart Attack Receiving Center, providing advanced care when you and your loved ones need it most.

Learn more about stroke care at our Comprehensive Stroke Center.

About Doctors Medical Center

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services, to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

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News & Announcements

PACU Nurse Elected as Vice President-President Elect for ASPAN

May 26, 2023

Congratulations to Lori Silva, Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse at Doctors Medical Center, who was nominated and elected as the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) Vice President-President Elect for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.

“Belonging to ASPAN and other professional organizations has kept me excited about my profession. I enjoy continuing to learn and be involved in the development of current evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, standards of care and education,” Lori said.

Lori says she is honored to serve and represent more than 60,000 perianesthesia nurses from across the country. Her current role is a three-year term. The first year she will serve as Vice President and then she will take over as President in April 2024. She will then serve as Immediate Past President in April 2025.

“In my current role as Vice President-President Elect, I am a part of the Nursing Community Coalition and Governmental Affairs Strategic Work Team that looks at legislation that impacts our current and future nursing workforce,” Lori continued.

Lori has served in a variety of leadership positions in ASPAN, most recently as Treasurer. She has also served on the PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association of California Board of Directors as President, Treasurer and Education Chair.

Lori has been employed at Doctors Medical Center for nearly 40 years.