Dr. Ward's special interests include stroke, multiple sclerosis and medical education.
Dr. Ward is Medical Director of McLaren Greater Lansing's Stroke Center. She practices general neurology at MSU-COM's Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, and is an Associate Professor of Neurology.
While a stroke can affect anyone, women tend to face higher and more unique risks. With May recognizing both Women’s Health Month and Stroke Awareness Month, it’s crucial to understand these distinctions for stroke risk in women. “Biological, hormonal, and life-stage considerations all factor in for women when it comes to their stroke risk compared to men,” said Dr. Jayne Ward , medical director of McLaren Greater Lansing’s Stroke Center who practices general neurology at MSU Clinical Center Department ...
A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, which cuts off oxygen flowing to your brain and can result in the death of brain cells. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of a stroke. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes , in which blood flow to the brain is blocked. This can happen for several reasons; however, physicians from McLaren are here to share the five ma...