Stroke Care in Northern Nevada
The Highest Standard of Stroke Care
Call 911 immediately if you notice stroke symptoms.
Three Hospitals. One Coordinated Stroke Team.
Stroke is a medical emergency. Every minute matters. The Renown Neurovascular Stroke team provides coordinated stroke care across two hospitals in Reno and South Reno, offering rapid diagnosis, advanced treatment, rehabilitation and long-term recovery support.
Where to Go for Stroke Care
Know the Signs of Stroke – BE FAST
- B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
- E – Eyes: Sudden vision changes
- F – Face: Face drooping on one side
- A – Arms: Arm weakness or numbness
- S – Speech: Slurred or difficult speech
- T – Time: Call 911 immediately
Fast treatment can reduce brain damage and improve recovery.
What Happens When You Arrive With Stroke Symptoms
Immediate Stroke Response Includes:
- Rapid triage and stroke alert activation
- Advanced brain imaging to identify stroke type
- Stroke AI software to help determine whether brain tissue can be saved
- Immediate treatment decisions guided by neurology specialists
- Transfer to higher-level intervention when necessary
Our goal is to reduce treatment delays and protect as much brain function as possible.
Advanced Stroke Treatment
Ischemic Stroke Treatment
- Mechanical thrombectomy at Renown Regional
Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
- Multidisciplinary medical management
- Neurosurgical evaluation and intervention when required
Multidisciplinary Stroke Team
Our skilled team includes: Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Neuro-interventional Radiologists, Critical Care Specialists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Specialized Stroke Nurses, Pharmacists and Rehabilitation Therapists.
Stroke Care in Reno and South Meadows
Comprehensive Stroke Center – Downtown Reno
Renown Regional is the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is the highest level of stroke care, offering advanced neurointerventional procedures and complex neurosurgical support.
What This Means for Patients:
- 24/7 emergency stroke evaluation and stabilization
- Advanced imaging including CT, MRI, CT angiography, CT perfusion and Stroke AI
- Intravenous clot-busting medications for eligible patients
- Mechanical thrombectomy and other endovascular procedures
- Neurosurgical and critical care support
- Neurovascular Clinic for follow-up care
Patients with complex or severe strokes receive advanced intervention here.
On the Journey to Primary Stroke Center Certification – South Reno
South Reno’s growing community deserves timely access to high-quality stroke care close to home. Renown South Meadows has expanded services to become a certified Primary Stroke Center, strengthening emergency response and improving outcomes for our region.
Stroke Services at South Meadows:
- 24/7 emergency department stroke response
- Rapid stroke alert activation for walk-ins and EMS arrivals
- Advanced imaging including CT, CTA, MRI and Stroke AI technology
- IV thrombolytic therapy for eligible patients
- 24/7 tele-neurology support from Renown Regional’s Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Stabilization and coordinated transfer for advanced neurointervention when needed
- Early rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
- Integrated discharge planning and follow-up support
Community & EMS Partnership:
- Recognized by Washoe County EMS agencies as a Primary Stroke Center designation beginning November 2025
- Coordinated clinical pathways with Renown Regional to ensure seamless care
Outcome data will be published following certification.
Related Providers
Stroke Program Honors & Achievements
Gold Plus Award for Stroke
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
