Stroke

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.

The Stroke Center provides care to patients with stroke regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or inability to pay and provides organized services to meet the needs of the patients we serve safely and systematically.

Certificates of Distinction

Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital are all certified by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers.

• The Stroke Center at Rhode Island Hospital

• The Stroke Center at The Miriam Hospital

• The Newport Hospital Primary Stroke Center

Stoke Support Group

The Rhode Island Hospital Stroke Center holds a free support group for stroke survivors and caregivers the second Wednesday of every month. Each session includes an educational presentation followed by group discussion.

Stroke Support Group at Rhode Island Hospital