A stroke can happen to anyone at any age – and getting fast, expert treatment is critical.
As the largest stroke network in the region, Atrium Health gives you access to life-saving treatments closer to home. This includes nationally recognized stroke care from the George Shinn Comprehensive Stroke Center at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
We treat over 4,000 strokes each year – making our teams among the most experienced in the region. And with advanced care from leaders in stroke rehabilitation, you have the best chance of recovery.
In addition to stroke, we offer expert treatment for the full range of conditions that affect the major arteries and blood flow in the brain.
The faster a stroke patient gets emergency care, the better the outcome. With more than 40 hospitals across the region, we deliver the right therapies, right away.
When blood flow in your brain is disrupted, you need the best possible care to help you recover. And with expertise in even the most complex cases, our team of specialists works together to provide the highest quality care available, close to where you live.
From the latest diagnostic tools and life-saving medications to innovative surgeries and rehabilitation, we offer comprehensive treatment across cerebrovascular diseases and brain health emergencies.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive stroke rehabilitation programs in the region, we're committed to getting our patients back home as soon as possible.
Using state-of-the-art technologies, we care for some of the most complex stroke cases seen anywhere. Our experienced teams – including board-certified physicians, physical and occupational therapists, certified rehabilitation registered nurses and neuropsychologists – work in hospital, skilled nursing and at-home settings. These capabilities helped us become one of the first programs to earn certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which recognizes high-quality care.
Learn more about inpatient and outpatient services from Atrium Health's Carolinas Rehabilitation.
For more than a decade, our team of emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, nurses and other specialists has provided the highest level of care for even the most severe strokes.
Our stroke expertise has received national recognition from leading organizations:
Kristen is a mother, a runner and a stroke survivor. And with the right treatment both during and after her stroke, she's gotten back to the things she loves most.
When all-around athlete Michael “Kent” Shirley was suddenly hit with a dizzy spell, he never suspected he was having a stroke. Thankfully, he received rapid stroke care and made a full recovery – running a 5K just three days later.
We offer emergency stroke care at 40+ hospitals. Find a location near you.