Providence Stroke Centers of Oregon
Providence Stroke Centers of Oregon
Providence Stroke Centers care for more stroke patients than any other hospital system in Oregon and continually receive national recognition for excellence through a rigorous certification process. These awards recognize Stroke Centers that have reached an aggressive goal of treating patients to the highest levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® Providence Oregon Region has multiple Stroke Centers – a Thrombectomy Stroke Certified Center at Providence Portland Medical Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center – where we deliver the highest level of care for the most complex stroke patients. Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center are both Primary Stroke Centers. We work collaboratively with hospitals throughout Oregon and southern Washington through our Telestroke Network, enabling local providers to connect with our stroke experts and helping more patients receive great care in their own communities.
Providence Telestroke Network provides access to some of the Northwest’s top stroke specialists 24 hours a day and collaborates closely with hospitals throughout Oregon and southern Washington to connect our stroke experts with local providers. Through a secure two-way video system, Providence Stroke Center's neurologists can be "in the room" with you, your loved ones and your local physicians, helping to determine the best treatment for you and the people you care about. This means you can receive the most effective treatments right in your own community.
From diagnosis to treatment and recovery, Providence Stroke Center specialists strive for excellence in meeting the needs of the community across the continuum of care.
Our stroke team experts include:
- Advanced practice providers
- Emergency physicians
- Neurosurgeons
- Neurointensivists
- Neurointerventionalists
- Neurosurgeons
- Nurses
- Physiatrists
- Radiologists
- Therapists
The vision of the Providence Stroke Center is to serve our local, regional and national communities as a leader in providing accessible, comprehensive, state-of-the-art stroke care, education and research.
Providence hospitals, including Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center demonstrate excellence by exceeding the national quality guidelines for stroke care and being nare nationally certified in stroke care.
Providence Stroke Center is dedicated to saving lives, improving patient safety and advancing treatment options by offering clinical trials for stroke care and participating in leading-edge research, saving lives and improving outcomes.
At Providence Stroke Center, we provide education and resources to help you reduce your stroke risk and learn about this condition.
- Life After Stroke Community Group
Join us for this group facilitated by Providence Stroke Center nurses and guest speakers - Understand stroke and reduce your stroke risk
- Recursos en Español
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At Providence Stroke Centers of Oregon, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.
Recognition
U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Stroke (2025-26)
B.E. F.A.S.T. and Recognize Stroke Symptoms
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, which keeps brain cells from receiving the oxygen they need to live. As a result, strokes can cause a variety of symptoms.
An easy way to remember stroke symptoms is to B.E. F.A.S.T.
- B– Balance: loss of balance and coordination
- E – Eyes: difficulty seeing in one or both eyes or blurry vision
- F – Face: facial droop
- A – Arms: weakness
- S – Speech: trouble speaking or understanding speech
- T – Time: time to call 911
Frequently Asked Questions
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability for all Americans.
We treat many types of strokes, including:
- Hemorrhagic strokes, which occur when there is bleeding in the brain
- Ischemic strokes, which occur when there’s a blood clot blocking blood flow to and from the brain
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), sometimes referred to as “mini strokes” or warning strokes, which occur when there is a brief blockage of blood to the brain that lasts several minutes and mimics stroke symptoms
The B.E.F.A.S.T acronym can help you remember common signs of stroke:
- Balance: Are you having poor balance or clumsiness?
- Eyes: Do you have sudden double or blurred vision, or loss of sight in one eye?
- Face: Do you notice drooping or paralysis on one side of the face?
- Arms: Is one of your arms or legs numb, paralyzed or weak?
- Speech: Is your speech slurred, or are you having trouble communicating?
- Time: If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 as soon as possible.
Additionally, you may experience mental confusion, trouble thinking or have a sudden, severe headache.
A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. If you or your loved one may be experiencing symptoms of a stroke, call 911 right away.
When a stroke happens, fast response provides the best chance for recovery and quality of life after a stroke.