Richmond's First Certified Primary Stroke Center

Henrico County TV program featuring Dr. Robert White, CJW’s Mary Morrissette, and several CJW Stroke survivors.

We are the First Certified Primary
Stroke Center in Richmond.

At CJW Medical Center, both of our Emergency Centers — Chippenham and Johnston-Willis — are poised and ready to call a special “Code Neuro” when a stroke patient arrives, speeding up diagnosis and treatment, improving the chance for a full recovery. This prompt, expert stroke care is one reason CJW has been named Richmond’s first certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Spotlight on Excellence... CJW Medical Center has been presented Senate Joint Resolution No. 427 commending Virginia's certified Primary Stroke Centers. A copy of the resolution was given to CJW Medical Center as an expression of the General Assembly's gratitude for our dedication to improving treatment for stroke patients in the Commonwealth.

SaeboFlex is helping stroke survivors
regain use of their hands even decades
after their stroke. Call 804-267-6720 for
a consultation.

When You’re Having a Stroke, Getting to a Hospital that Acts Fast is Vital in Preserving the Best Quality of Life Possible

Delays can cost you brain cells. Getting treatment immediately, within the first three hours of the onset of symptoms, could make the difference between recovery and permanent brain damage or death. New clot-busting drugs have dramatic results if given within the first three hours of the onset of stroke symptoms. Learn more about the treatment available at CJW Medical Center...

We're Here for the Stroke Emergency and for the Hard Part that Follows

Warning Signs of Stroke sudden
onset of...

Numbness or weakness in face,
arm, or leg, especially on one side
of the body

Confusion, trouble speaking, or
trouble understanding speech

Trouble seeing in one or both eyes

Trouble walking, dizziness, loss
of balance or loss of coordination

Severe headache with no known
cause

Are you at risk for stroke?
Learn More here!

Just as important as the reaction time in the emergency, is the support a patient receives after suffering a stroke. We provide a continuum of care for stroke patients that includes inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services on an ongoing basis. There are options such as surgery, SaeboFlex, medical drug management and other resources like support groups and adaptive driving.

Please see our list of Resources for Recovering Stroke Patients including contact information on our Rehabilitation Services.

Stroke Support Group meets
every 3rd Thurs. at JW Campus,
5th floor. For more information
call 804-330-2185

Stroke Peer Visitors Program. Providing Support for Stroke Survivors

Through a partnership with the Richmond Chapter of Mended Hearts and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, CJW Medical Center now offers the Stroke Peer Visitor Program as a support service to stroke patients and their families. The Peer Visitor Program provides hope and encouragement to stroke families.