Advanced stroke care for better outcomes
A multidisciplinary approach with world-class doctors and advanced technology.
Time is critical when it comes to a stroke
A multidisciplinary approach, world-class doctors and advanced technology have earned the Stroke Centers at Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital accreditation as Advanced Certification Comprehensive Stroke Centers from The Joint Commission.
On-site 24/7 and ready to care for stroke patients
Our Columbia and Greenville Stroke Centers represent two of the four accredited Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the state of South Carolina, while Greer, Hillcrest, Laurens County, and Oconee are certified as Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission.
Conditions treated
We are experts in treating all types of strokes and related brain conditions, including:
- Ischemic stroke – reduced blood flow due to a blood clot
- Hemorrhagic stroke – reduced blood supply due to a blood vessel bursting
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) – "mini-stroke"
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
- Cerebral aneurysm
Our team
When seconds count, turn to our team of stroke experts. Our dedicated team of experts includes vascular neurologists, neurocritical care doctors, neurosurgeons and emergency medicine doctors.
Clinical trial opportunity: FASTEST
We are preparing for an emergency care research study of bleeding in the brain that may affect you or someone you know.
Stroke education
Learn the signs, risk factors and treatment for stroke.Why choose us?
Leading-edge expertise
As an academic teaching healthcare organization, our doctors have the latest knowledge and technology to care for you.
Safe care
Our hospitals and doctor's offices are taking every precaution to protect you from COVID-19.
Quality
The only accredited Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the Midlands and Upstate and two of the four in South Carolina.
Stroke Center locations
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Everything you need to know about stroke
Find out more about stroke and life after stroke from your health and wellness experts at Prisma Health.