Stroke can happen to anyone. Count on us for stroke prevention, emergency treatment and the rehabilitation you need to recover.
Stroke can happen to anyone. Count on us for stroke prevention, emergency treatment and the rehabilitation you need to recover.
The faster you receive treatment following a stroke, the better your chances of survival and recovery. Our emergency departments are ready to respond 24/7 with treatments that can save your life and prevent disability.
UW Medicine providers are skilled in comprehensive stroke interventions shown to improve patient outcomes. The teams at Valley Medical Center and UW Medical Center-Northwest can immediately and effectively respond to most stroke cases. At UW Medicine’s Harborview Medical Center, providers deliver cutting-edge care for even the most complex stroke cases. The center’s designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest designation possible, certifies it to treat all types of stroke complications.
Our experienced, on-staff teams of emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, rehabilitation medicine doctors, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, social workers, and nurses work collaboratively to provide caring, comprehensive stroke care customized to each patient’s needs.
Minutes matter. Our emergency department teams — including stroke-trained neurologists, emergency medicine specialists, neurosurgeons, neurovascular surgeons, radiologists and nurses — follow processes to quickly diagnose and treat stroke 24/7. If you or a loved one is experiencing signs of stroke, don’t wait. Call 911 immediately.
The neuro ICU at Harborview Medical Center provides targeted care for patients recovering from severe stroke or other brain injuries. Here, patients receive around-the-clock neurological monitoring and intensive support from neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurocritical care specialists and nursing teams specifically trained in stroke care best practices. A single, dedicated team treats each patient throughout their stay, ensuring seamless, exemplary care.
If you need help regaining skills or abilities after a stroke, you will find the care and support you need at our comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation program.
Join a community of survivors and caregivers as you make the transition into life beyond stroke. The UW Medicine stroke care team provides educational sessions, social events and community resources to support you in living your best life post-stroke.
At UW Medicine, we consider your symptoms, age and health to determine the best way to treat your stroke. We know that your condition might be serious, so we’ll start treatment as soon as possible. You’ll have access to advanced medical and surgical treatments, including clot-busting medications, and in some cases a clot removal procedure called thrombectomy.
Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus award — Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus; Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; designation from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Harborview Medical Center
UW Medical Center - Montlake
UW Medical Center - Northwest
Valley Medical Center
Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission
Harborview Medical Center - Comprehensive Stroke Center
UW Medical Center - Northwest - Primary Stroke Center
Valley Medical Center - Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
Sarah Turnbaugh, RN, had the worst headache of her life but did not see this serious symptom as a sign of stroke. Even with her medical background, she dismissed the warning signs — but her colleague did not. What she learned now helps how she guides patients’ stroke recovery.
We are confident in the quality of care provided at our stroke centers awarded with Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission. The emergency departments at our stroke centers are open around the clock, 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring that you will receive the care you need when you need it.
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Emergency Department
325 9th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Directions and additional info »
Outpatient Stroke Clinic
908 Jefferson St., 5th Floor
Seattle, WA 98014
Directions and additional info »
Outpatient Rehabilitation Program
908 Jefferson St., 9th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Primary Stroke Center
Emergency Department
1550 N. 115th St., 1st Floor
Seattle, WA 98133
Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
Emergency Department
400 S. 43rd St., South Tower, 3rd Floor
Renton, WA 98055
Directions and additional info »
Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
Various locations in Renton, Convington and Maple Valley, WA
B-balance, E-eyes, F-face, A-arm, S-speech, and T-terrible headache make up the important acronym BE FAST. Be fast and call 911 if you experience one or more suggestive symptoms.
RÁPIDO. Conozca las señales de advertencia de un accidente cerebrovascular.
R-Rostro Caído, A-Alteración del equilibrio, P-Pérdida de la fuerza de un brazo o pierna del mismo lado del cuerpo, I-Impedimento visual, D-Dificultad para hablar, O-Obtenga ayuda rápido.
RÁPIDO. Sea rápido y llame al 911 si siente uno o más síntomas mencionados.
As a caregiver, you provide the most important long-term support for your stroke survivor’s recovery and rehabilitation. But who takes care of you?
After a stroke, survivors often experience a range of emotional and behavioral changes. The reason is simple: Stroke impacts the brain.
It’s possible to have a migraine with neurological symptoms other than headache pain — this is called migraine aura. If someone develops the symptoms of a migraine aura for the first time, they should be evaluated to confirm the symptoms are not due to a stroke or another neurologic condition.
It’s not uncommon for people to be at higher risk for a heart attack or stroke after getting the flu.
Some stroke survivors face physical challenges, like having to relearn how to walk, talk, eat or write in order to regain independence. But other challenges are invisible and can be more difficult to identify.