UR Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center

UR Medicine's Comprehensive Stroke Center offers world-class treatment and prevention of stroke, including its creation of the region’s only state-of-the art Mobile Stroke Unit, and dedicated Neuromedicine Intensive Care Unit.

Our nationally recognized, highly trained stroke and neurocritical care team provide comprehensive care for all types of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. State of the art neuroimaging capabilities and immediate access to all subspecialists offer patients the most sophisticated medical and surgical treatments necessary for the best outcomes.

You live in an area where the most advanced stroke care is close by. Strong offers advanced stroke treatments that are not available at most hospitals. By working closely with our affiliated hospitals (Highland Hospital, Thompson Health, Noyes Health, Jones Memorial), we ensure that patients get the stroke care they need in the shortest possible time.

What is Stroke/TIA?

A stroke occurs when brain cells die due to disruption of blood flow to the brain, and can be caused by either a blocked (ischemic stroke) or leaky (hemorrhagic stroke) blood vessel in the brain.

Mobile Stroke Unit

UR Medicine is the home of Upstate and Central New York's FIRST Mobile Stroke Unit, which provides specialized, life-saving care to stroke victims before they even get to the hospital.

Patient Stories

The UR Comprehensive Stroke Center is pleased to give our patients an opportunity to share their experiences.

Contact Us

The UR Medicine Neurology & Neurosurgery Comprehensive Stroke Center locations.

2025 STAR-NY Symposium

Our Team

Stroke Risk & Prevention

Rapid Access TIA Clinic

Regional Telestroke Services

When You Think It's A Stroke

Remember FAST

Face Is one side drooping?
Arms: Is one arm hard to lift?
Speech: Is speech slurred or confused?
Time: Quick action saves brain cells.

Call 911

If you think it’s a stroke—or even if you’re not sure—call 9-1-1. Don’t go back to bed. Don’t wait. Call immediately.

Trust Your EMT

Depending on where you live and the severity of your symptoms, your EMT may recommend that you go to a nearby hospital or that you be taken directly to Strong Memorial Hospital.

Our Mission

To provide comprehensive care for all patients with stroke and cerebrovascular disease through a multidisciplinary approach focusing on disease treatment and prevention, quality of care, education, and research.

To see more details on our quality of care, you can view quality measurement data and you can visit the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines public reporting site to see how we compare to other hospitals.

2023 AHA Award

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Helping stroke patients recover and regain their lives.

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