Take the next step
Find a stroke care expert.
Find a Doctor
Section Menu

Advanced Stroke Care

Where you go for stroke treatment matters. If you suspect a stroke, don’t wait.

Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke, making it the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. When you or a loved one is having a stroke, every second counts. If you suspect stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately.

What is a stroke?

  • A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells begin to die due to lack of oxygen.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in permanent disability or death.
  • That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of stroke and know what to do in an emergency.
Stroke signs graphic Play
Act FAST
Act FAST if you suspect stroke. Here's what to look for.
Learn More
Two Strokes, 10 Years Apart
A pharmacist for more than a quarter century, Joseph Demsich knows firsthand the value of timely, life-saving treatment for stroke.
Read Joseph's Story
Stroke patient featured in a Henry Ford Health shirt Play

The most advanced stroke treatment available in southeast and south central Michigan.

In a stroke emergency, having an experienced team with access to the latest treatment is critical. The experts at our Henry Ford Stroke Centers are ready 24/7 to diagnose and begin treatment in minutes. At our Henry Ford Health certified stroke hospitals and freestanding emergency departments, we have teams of highly trained stroke experts who provide rapid, life-saving stroke treatments.

Why choose Henry Ford for your stroke care?

  • Expert team: Our team features the most fellowship-trained stroke neurologists in southeast and south central Michigan.
  • Fast access: Our board-certified stroke experts are available 24/7. You can get a diagnosis in minutes in any of our Henry Ford ERs, which means stroke treatment starts quickly.
  • Advanced stroke care: The most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options available, including endovascular (minimally invasive) procedures.
  • Emergency stroke treatment: For both ischemic (blocking an artery) and hemorrhagic (bleeding in brain) strokes.
  • Rehabilitation and prevention: A full range of personalized rehabilitation services, and educational support to help prevent a future stroke.
  • Outcomes: We have better outcomes after stroke treatment compared to other stroke centers. 
Show Me
muscles spasms after stroke

Muscle Spasticity After Stroke

Rigid muscles are a common side effect of stroke. This spasticity can make it difficult to perform basic daily activities.

View All Blog Posts
A $375 million gift from the Gilbert Family Foundation will bring the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to Detroit.

Gilbert Family Foundation Contributes Nearly $375 Million in Partnership with Henry Ford Health to Bring Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to Detroit and Create the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute

  • World-renowned Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to partner with Henry Ford Health on inpatient rehabilitation hospital embedded within new patient tower at Henry Ford Hospital, with plans for expansion
  • First-of-its-kind neurofibromatosis (NF) institute, named after Dan and Jennifer Gilbert’s late son, Nicolas, to house groundbreaking research advancing toward a cure for NF and increasing access to personalized care
  • Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute to be housed inside the groundbreaking new Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences research facility
View All News
Take the next step
Find a stroke care expert.
Find a Doctor

Cookie Consent

We use cookies to improve your website experience. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Read our Internet Privacy Statement  to learn what information we collect and how we use it.

Accept All
Dismiss