In 2014, Frazer partnered with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center to build the first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) in the United States. First developed in Germany, the MSU model inspired UTHealth and Memorial Hermann to bring the concept to the U.S. Frazer built the specialized vehicle that turned their vision into the nation’s first operational MSU.
This unit housed a CT scanner, telemedicine equipment, and room for a stroke-specialist team—requiring a purpose-built vehicle capable of supporting imaging and clinical workflow in the field. Frazer’s experience building generator-powered EMS vehicles created the foundation needed to support this level of mobile care and helped bring the MSU concept from idea to operational reality.
Frazer’s Role: Building the Vehicle That Enabled Mobile Imaging in the Field
Creating an MSU required engineering expertise rooted in mobile healthcare. CT imaging cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving, so the unit needed a stable, level platform and a dependable, dedicated power environment to support imaging once parked.
Frazer’s long history of building generator-powered EMS vehicles provided a strong foundation for this work. For the first MSU, our team engineered:
- A reliable electrical system designed for imaging equipment
- Structural reinforcement to support the CT scanner’s weight and sensitivity
- Mounting solutions to protect equipment during transport
- A layout that supports clinicians and EMS personnel working together
These features allowed stroke specialists to begin assessment and imaging safely at the patient’s location—once the unit was stationary and stabilized.
How Frazer Supports Hospitals Bringing Stroke Care Into the Field
For more than a decade, Frazer has partnered with hospital systems across the country to build Mobile Stroke Units that bring advanced stroke assessment directly into the community. Our work on the first U.S. MSU in 2014 established a foundation that continues to guide how these units are engineered and supported today.
Hospitals launching MSU programs often look for a builder with experience in mobile imaging environments, clinical workflow integration, and dependable emergency-vehicle performance. Frazer’s long-standing involvement in this field helps teams navigate these needs with clarity and confidence.
Hospitals partner with Frazer for:
- A Purpose-Built Mobile Platform
- Frazer designs each MSU to support the hospital’s CT equipment, clinical workflow, telemedicine requirements, and EMS response needs.
- Proven Engineering Foundations
- Decades of generator-powered EMS vehicle experience translate into stable electrical environments and durable module construction for specialty care.
- Collaborative Planning
- We work closely with hospital teams, neurologists, imaging vendors, and EMS leaders to align vehicle capabilities with program goals.
- Support After the Unit Goes Into Service
- Frazer provides a lifetime module construction warranty, direct access to the team who built the unit, and a clear path to service and maintenance.
With over ten years of MSU expertise, Frazer remains committed to helping hospitals expand access to rapid stroke assessment and mobile specialty care.
Ready to Explore a Mobile Stroke Unit for Your Hospital?
Launching an MSU is a major step—one that blends clinical goals, imaging requirements, EMS collaboration, and a specialized vehicle built to support it all. Frazer has experience building Mobile Stroke Units for hospital teams who want to bring advanced stroke assessment directly into the community.
If your organization is considering an MSU program, our team is here to help you understand the vehicle requirements, timelines, and build options that fit your goals.
Start the conversation below, and let’s explore what a Mobile Stroke Unit could look like for your community.
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