Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 24, 2026
Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover, South Carolina. The cost of participation is $50 per person, covering meals and lodging throughout the weekend. Transportation is included. Scholarships are available through the United Stroke Alliance.
This year’s theme is “Madi Gras”. Attendees can expect a diverse array of activities thoughtfully curated to meet their needs. From engaging games and crafts to enlightening educational sessions and discussions, this retreat offers a holistic experience aimed at fostering connections, rejuvenating spirits, and creating lasting memories.
“At Prisma Health, we believe that the power of connection is vital for healing and recovery,” said Shannon Sternberg, director of Prisma Health’s stroke program. “This year’s Stroke Camp is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships among stroke survivors and caregivers, creating a supportive community where everyone can share their experiences and find strength in each other. Together, we can build a network of hope and resilience.”
Participants can anticipate an enriching program that includes:
- Engaging games and crafts to spark creativity and enjoymen
- Educational sessions and discussions to empower and inform
- Opportunities to make new friends and savor delicious meal
- Pampering activities and a plethora of fun-filled surprises
As a leader in stroke care, Prisma Health boasts a dedicated team of stroke experts, including vascular neurologists, neurocritical care doctors, neurosurgeons, and emergency medicine doctors, available 24/7 to provide care when every second counts. Prisma Health also holds the most certified Stroke Centers in South Carolina, including two Comprehensive Stroke Centers at Greenville Memorial Hospital and Richland Hospital , and Primary Stroke Centers at Baptist Hospital, Baptist Easley Hospital, Greer Memorial Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Laurens County Hospital and Oconee Memorial Hospital. Baptist Parkridge Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready certified hospital.
Prisma Health is partnering with the United Stroke Alliance to offer scholarships so that there is not a barrier to attending camp. “We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the warmth and camaraderie of Stroke Camp, regardless of financial constraints,” emphasized Sternberg.
To register, visit Prisma Health Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp 2025 or call 309-688-5450. For those who require financial assistance with registration fees, please notify registration assistant.
About Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp™
Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp™ is a division of the United Stroke Alliance dedicated to providing supportive and transformative retreat experiences for stroke survivors and their caregivers. With a focus on empowerment, education, and community-building, Stroke Camp offers a unique opportunity for individuals affected by stroke to come together, share experiences, and build lasting connections.
About Prisma Health
Recognized as one of “America’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fortune, Prisma Health is a private, nonprofit health company with more than 33,000 team members, 20 acute and specialty hospitals, 3,166 licensed beds, 490 practice sites, and more than 6,400 employed and independent clinicians across its clinically integrated inVio Health Network. Each year, Prisma Health serves more than 1.6 million patients in South Carolina and Tennessee. Connect with Prisma Health on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X and TikTok. Visit PrismaHealth.org.
