Certified Primary Stroke Center
It’s important to know the signs of a stroke. And just as important to know where to go.
University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center, A Campus of UH Regional Hospitals brings state-of-the-art stroke care right to you. With a certification of distinction, The Joint Commission has recognized our efforts to foster better outcomes with exceptional early-stage stroke care capabilities. We will continue providing access to University Hospitals Neurological Institute resources – such as brain imaging scans, neurological consultations, and the latest clot-busting medication – when and where you need them most.
If you suspect a stroke, call 911 immediately. Stroke warning signs:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden difficulty walking
- Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause