The first nationally-certified primary stroke center in Oregon, and leader in accessible, comprehensive, state-of-the-art stroke care, education and research
Providence Stroke Center cares for more stroke patients than any other health system in Oregon. We offer 24-hour on-call teams in our comprehensive stroke centers at both Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Our stroke team experts include neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, emergency physicians, nurses and therapists. They quickly diagnose patients and use the most advanced treatment methods available.
Providence Stroke Center is also actively engaged in clinical research, the results of which are already being used to improve stroke care in Oregon.
NEW! Stroke can be prevented. And if recognized early, immediate treatment can prevent or reduce brain damage. Providence Stroke Center asks that you take the potentially life-saving time to learn about stroke risk factors, warning signs and treatments in our new stroke resource center.
2009 Streaks for Stroke
Paul Linnman, from KEX, and his pooch streaked on Friday, May 1st! The month-long Streaks for Stroke awareness and education campaign was a great success. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, hundreds of Oregonians streaked their hair and learned tips on how to recognize and prevent stroke. It is sponsored by Providence Stroke Center, American Stroke Association and Robert's of Portland. Watch the KPTV-interview as women get streaks for stroke.
Learn about surviving stroke with Dr. Yanase and her recent patient
With stroke, every minute counts. Watch this short KGW Wellness Watch video to see how you can greatly increase survival and recovery by calling 9-1-1 and getting to a stroke center immediately after first signs of stroke.
Fast action saves a bus rider with a stroke
A quick-thinking driver and rapid response by medical teams saved a woman who suffered a potentially fatal stroke on a Tri-Met bus in February. The woman, a 69-year-old caregiver, was rushed to Providence Portland Medical Center after the driver saw her slumped on the floor. Lisa Yanase, M.D., removed the clot. The woman had some mild impairment, but was recovering well when interviewed by KGW-TV. “It’s wonderful to have a good outcome like this,” Dr. Yanase said. “This is the reason I get up at 3 in the morning to come to the hospital.”
Stroke Center researchers work to improve emergency stroke care
A clinical study underway at Providence Stroke Center is investigating new ways to deliver emergency clot-busting drugs and extend the window of time the drug can be given.
Providence awarded for stroke services
Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have earned gold from the American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Performance Awards” program. This award recognizes two or more years of excellence in stroke care performance.
Providence Stroke Center cares for more stroke patients than any other health system in Oregon. We offer 24-hour on-call teams in our comprehensive 
2009 Streaks for Stroke 
