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Texas governor announces $2.5 million to expand mobile stroke care - The Killeen Daily Herald
Texas HHSC (Google News) · June 10, 2026
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Governor Greg Abbott has announced $2.5 million in grants to help Texas hospitals expand mobile stroke units. These specialized ambulances carry brain-imaging scanners that let medical teams find and treat strokes immediately, even before reaching the hospital. This funding is part of a larger $5 million plan to improve stroke care across the state, with local medical centers in Austin, El Paso, and Houston receiving the first round of support. Every minute matters during a stroke, and these units aim to save lives by bringing expert care directly to the patient.
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Key takeaways
- Texas is investing 2.5 million dollars to launch and expand mobile stroke units across the state.
- Mobile stroke units are ambulances equipped with CT scanners to diagnose and treat patients on-site.
- Initial funding will support medical centers in Austin, El Paso, and Houston during the 2026 fiscal year.
- Health officials recorded over 71,000 stroke-related hospitalizations in Texas during 2024.
- Warning signs of a stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech trouble, and sudden vision changes.
Texas governor announces $2.5 million to expand mobile stroke care The Killeen Daily Herald
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