The 17th Annual Stroke Symposium will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (registration and breakfast 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.) at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Please join us for a day focused on the latest advances in caring for stroke patients.
For your comfort, we recommend bringing layers to the conference. Temperature fluctuations in the event space may vary, and dressing in layers will help ensure you stay comfortable throughout the day.
Location:
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Hotel Reservations:
Click here for Riverside Health's 17th Annual Stroke Symposium group rate reservation.
Or, individuals may call the reservation system at 866-329-1758 and ask for the RRMC Stroke group block. Block will be open until April 12, 2026 or until block is full (whichever comes first); group rate is $139.00.
Last Day to Book at this rate is Sunday, April 12, 2026
Directions:
From Richmond /Interstate 64 East. Take Exit 258Ato J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Merge right onto Diligence Drive – 0.4 mile. Turn right onto Thimble Shoals – 0.3 mile. Turn right onto Canon Drive – 0.2 mile. Hotel parking is on the left. Parking is free for conference attendees.
From Norfolk/Interstate 64 West. Take exit 258A to J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Turn right onto Diligence Drive-0.4 miles. Turn right onto Thimble Shoals, 0.3 mile. Turn right onto Canon Blvd-. 0.2 miles. Hotel parking is on the left. Parking is free for conference attendees.
Registration is open for the 17th Annual Riverside Health Stroke Symposium.
Registration fees are as follows:
- Physicians | Pharmacists - $150
- Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant - $120
- Nurse | EMS | Other Allied Health - $90
- Full-Time Student (Medical | Nursing | Allied Health | Resident) - $50 (Letter of Faculty Approval Required)
- Exhibitors - $1,000
Registration is required, please visit HERE to register.
Deadline to register is April 29, 2026.
Exhibitor Registration:
Exhibitors will also register through Riverside by clicking the link above.
Deadline for exhibitors to register is April 29, 2026.
Exhibitor registration includes a table to showcase product / institution.
To apply evidence-based emergency department protocols for acute stroke management, including imaging selection, thrombolytic eligibility assessment, and blood pressure management, to improve door-to-needle and door-to-groin times.
To evaluate current guideline-directed treatment strategies for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, including mechanical thrombectomy and neurointerventional techniques, to determine appropriate patient selection and escalation of care.
To assess the role of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in stroke care, including AI-assisted imaging interpretation and telestroke platforms, and integrate these tools into clinical workflow to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
To implement interdisciplinary inpatient and post-acute care strategies, including dysphagia screening, early mobilization, rehabilitation therapies, and secondary prevention measures, to improve functional outcomes and reduce readmissions.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the UVA Health Continuing Education and Riverside Health. UVA Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation
UVA Health Continuing Education awards 7 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
