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Referrals

The UC Comprehensive Stroke Center is a regional center of excellence that accepts referrals from around the United States and the world. To make a referral, please contact us directly at:
>Phone: 866-941-8264
Fax: 513-558-4887

Please have the following information available when you contact us:

Patient’s name
Patient’s address
Patient’s daytime phone number
PHYSICIAN’S NAME
Diagnosis – the nature of the problem
Tests patient has undergone
Medical treatments or surgery patient has undergone for this condition

Stroke Recovery Program at Drake Center

The Stroke Recovery Program at Drake Center serves 1) patients who are being discharged from an acute care hospital and are ready to begin their recovery from stroke and 2) patients who have completed their standard therapeutic treatments. Candidates include those who suffered a stroke years ago and are seeking a fuller recovery. For more information, call (513) 418-2470 or toll free at (800) 948-0003 (ext. 2470).

Information about the Stroke Recovery Program at Drake Center (PDF) >>

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Signs & Symptoms of Stroke – FAST
The best way to treat a stroke is for people to learn what to recognize using FAST:
- F
  
  Facial numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
- A
  
  Arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
- S
  
  Slurred speech or difficulty speaking.
- T
  
  Time to call 911.
Other symptoms of stroke also may include: severe headache, dizziness, loss of balance, loss of vision or double vision. Surprisingly, pain is not a frequent symptom of stroke.
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