The first nationally-certified primary stroke center in Oregon, and a 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 and through Providence Telestroke Network. 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.
Stroke can be prevented. And if a stroke is 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.
Lower costs and better technology, telemedicine links across Oregon Even though she was 40 miles from a specialized stroke center, a Newberg woman received an emergency stroke examination from Lisa Yanase, M.D., associate medical director of Providence Stroke Center, within minutes of having a stroke. Read the full Oregonian report.
Providence Telestroke Network is expanding to help more stroke patients in Oregon Providence Telestroke Network is up and running in Providence Seaside Hospital and Providence Medford Medical Center and is coming to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and Curry General Hospital. Through an advanced video system, Providence Telestroke Network allows Portland-based neurologists from Providence Brain Institute to be "in the room" with patients in hospitals hundreds of miles away. Watch this KPTV report to see the telestroke robot in motion!
New! Providence Stroke Center Video Library Check out our video library. Learn who is at risk of having a stroke and what you can do to prevent a stroke. Hear from a patient who acted fast and benefited. And, learn how you could save a life.
Lisa Yanase, M.D., provides valuable information on stroke With stroke, every minute counts. Watch this KATU AM Northwest live interview with Dr. Yanase and her patient, who's living proof of the importance of fast action at first sign of stroke. Always call 9-1-1 and getting to a certified stroke center immediately. Dr. Yanase is also featured in a recent KPTV story, on KXL experts on the :20s and in this short KGW Wellness Watch video.
Providence Stroke Center expands top-quality care throughout Oregon With Stroke, each minute counts. This is why Providence Stroke Center, a premier program within Providence Brain Institute, is launching Oregon’s first Telestroke Network. Highly trained stroke neurologists will soon perform comprehensive evaluations and help treat stroke patients in community hospitals throughout Oregon using two-way video cameras. Throughout the state, Oregonians will have access to Providence Stroke Center’s expertise 24 hours a day, seven days a week, right in their own communities. Learn more.
Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group, a supportive path to healing Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Join us the second Thursday of every month, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Learn more.
Top-quality stroke care recognized for the third consecutive year
Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have achieved consistent excellence in stroke care performance and have earned the American Heart Association’s 2009 “Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Performance Awards." The gold award recognizes two or more years of delivering care that meets the most up-to-date scientific guidelines for improved patient outcomes.
Stroke research study If you have been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke, you may qualify to take part in a research study. This study is testing an investigational medication for stroke. Learn more.
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 Stroke Center cares for more stroke patients than any other health system in Oregon. We offer 24-hour on-call teams in our comprehensive 
New! Providence Stroke Center Video Library 
Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Join us the second Thursday of every month, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. 
Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have achieved consistent excellence in stroke care performance and have earned the American Heart Association’s 2009 “
