Our Comprehensive Stroke Center offers expert care from a top-ranked team, recognized globally for excellence, research and compassionate treatment.
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Comprehensive Stroke Center
Advanced stroke care, proven outcomes and leadership in research—delivered by Cincinnati’s most experienced team.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Highest Level Stroke Certification
UC Medical Center holds the highest level of stroke certification from The Joint Commission, affirming our commitment to excellence in comprehensive stroke care. Our multidisciplinary team responds 24/7 to support patients through rapid diagnosis, advanced treatment and coordinated recovery planning.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Leaders in Stroke Research
UC Health and the University of Cincinnati are the national coordinating center for the National Institute of Health's StrokeNet and are nationally and internationally recognized for research. Patients have access to ongoing clinical trials and new therapies developed through active studies.
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Research and Clinical Trials
Explore Clinical Trials and Ongoing Research at UC Health
UC Health offers access to clinical trials and collaborates on research that brings new therapies to patients in Greater Cincinnati and around the world. Learn more about research at our Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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Information and Resources for Physician Referrals
Our dedicated team guides referral partners in transferring patients for advanced stroke care. To refer a patient, call 513-475-8263 for direct assistance and optimal care coordination.
Stroke Program Stats
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Behind every number is a patient, which is why we strive to provide the best possible stroke care in the region. Take a look at select 2024 UC Comprehensive Stroke Center statistics.
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Learn How Giving Supports Breakthroughs in Stroke Care
Donations to the UC Health Foundation benefit the people, research and programs shaping the future of stroke care. Your support helps drive new advances and patient hope.
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Expert Care for Complex Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
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Authoring Breakthroughs
National Leaders in Complex Stroke Care, Research and Rapid Innovation
Featured Benefit
Most Experienced Stroke Team in the Region
Founded in the mid-1980s as the nation’s first multidisciplinary stroke team, the UC Stroke Team delivers 24/7 stroke evaluation, acute therapy and consultations at dozens of hospitals across the region.
Our Unique Approach
Collaborative Stroke Care for Every Patient
Every stroke is different. Your care will be too. UC Health brings experts together in real time, offering advanced treatments, ongoing research and proven outcomes—so every patient benefits from the region’s most experienced team.
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Advanced studies in stroke recovery, neuroimaging and preclinical models
NIH Center
National coordinating center for NIH StrokeNet
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FDA-approved stroke treatment, tPA, created here
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In the region for Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
Nationally Recognized Stroke Research
NIH StrokeNet National Coordinating Center
The University of Cincinnati and UC Health serve as the National Coordinating Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) StrokeNet, which is the primary infrastructure for multicenter trials of stroke funded by NIH and the pipeline for new potential treatments for adults and children with stroke and those at risk for stroke.
Featured Benefit
The UC Health Stroke Recovery Clinic
Stroke recovery doesn’t end after standard treatment. Many survivors benefit from continued support to regain independence and quality of life. At UC Health, our multidisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists and researchers—creates personalized care plans to guide your recovery months or even years after a stroke.
Health Innovations
Leading the Future of Stroke Care
No two strokes are alike—but every stroke requires immediate attention.
How to Contribute
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Donations to the UC Health Foundation benefit research, departments and programs across UC Health. Your gift advances patient care, research, medical education and community health for people facing stroke and other neurological conditions.
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We make it easy to connect with expert stroke care and information.