Michigan Medicine UMHW Stroke Symposium 2025

This symposium, hosted by University of Michigan Health-West, focuses on the entire continuum of stroke care—from pre-hospital assessment and acute intervention to rehabilitation and long-term prevention. The 2025 iteration emphasizes a multidisciplinary “systems of care” approach, highlighting how different specialties (EMS, ED, Neurology, Nursing, Rehab) collaborate to improve patient outcomes. It serves as a regional hub for networking and education, ensuring that local providers are aligned with the latest national guidelines and University of Michigan Health standards.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees will be able to:

Implement updated acute stroke protocols, including the latest indications for thrombolytics and mechanical thrombectomy.

Identify and address “implicit bias” in healthcare delivery to ensure equitable stroke care for all patient populations.

Coordinate transitions of care effectively, from the emergency department to the ICU and eventually to rehabilitation.

Discuss the latest advancements in neuro-interventional radiology and their application in community hospital settings.

Apply best practices for secondary stroke prevention, including management of hypertension, lipids, and lifestyle factors.

+ Event Details

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Organizer: University of Michigan Health-West (UMHW)

+ Who Should Attend
The event is tailored for the interprofessional stroke team:

Physicians (Neurologists, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists, Primary Care)

Nurses (Stroke Coordinators, ED, ICU, and Floor Nurses)

Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs)

Rehabilitation Specialists (PT, OT, SLP)

EMS Personnel and First Responders

Social Workers and Case Managers

+ Why Attend

Regional Focus: Unlike the Ann Arbor-based events, this symposium specifically addresses the needs and resources of the West Michigan medical community while leveraging the expertise of the broader U-M Health system.

Comprehensive Scope: The agenda covers the “full lifecycle” of a stroke patient, ensuring value for both acute care providers (ED/ICU) and those managing recovery (Rehab/Outpatient).

Networking: Held at the premier JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids, it offers a high-quality venue for connecting with peers from across the region.

 
+ Topics:

Perspectives on Endovascular Acute Stroke Treatment – The Past, Present and Future
Advanced Comprehensive Aneurysm Management
Updates in the ICU Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Updates on the Acute Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Management of Refractory Large Vessel Occlusions
Decompressive Craniectomy – Benefits and Controversies
Management of Acute Carotid and Vertebral Artery Dissection
Advances in Rehabilitation of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Management of Symptomatic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis
Management and Endovascular Treatment of Venous Sinus Stenosis