Our Regional Stroke Center...
is certified by the Joint commission as a Primary Stroke Center.
As the third leading cause of death in our country, stroke is a national and local epidemic:
- Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.
- Every 3 minutes, someone dies from a stroke.
- Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability.
- In Oakland and Berkeley, the stroke death rate is higher than the national average.

Because of the widespread community need for fast and effective stroke treatment, Alta Bates Summit developed a Regional Stroke Center. Our Stroke Center is dedicated to quick response, advanced treatment and comprehensive rehabilitation services that span all three medical center campuses.
- The medical center has received Five Stars from HealthGrades®
- Our center has also received the HealthGrades® Stroke Care Excellence Award
- Alta Bates Summit is designated as a "Get with the Guidelines" Stroke Hospital by the American Heart and Stroke Association, winning their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Standard Awards
Our Regional Stroke Center offers a full continuum of care and an interdisciplinary staff of experts. A team of neurologists led by our Medical Director, Dr. Brian Richardson, oversees our Primary Stroke Program with the assistance of our Nurse Stroke Coordinator.
"This has been the hardest thing I've had to deal with, but at least the stroke cured my smoking habit."
— Russ
Read Russ's Story
Post-Stroke Support Groups
Health Risk Assessments
View an Animation of a Stroke

— Russ
Read Russ's Story
Post-Stroke Support Groups
Health Risk Assessments
View an Animation of a Stroke
