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DETROIT (Feb. 22, 2021) - Henry Ford Hospital has been re-certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest distinction of its kind which recognizes hospitals that have the ability to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.
An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in U.S., The Joint Commission conducted a rigorous review of more than 130 elements of performance, including quality measurements and guidelines, before awarding the re-certification, which Henry Ford Hospital first earned in 2016.
"By utilizing the most advanced diagnostic tools available, we are able to diagnose stroke within minutes and rapidly begin treatment," said Alex Chebl, M.D., director of the Division of Vascular Neurology for Henry Ford Health System and director of Henry Ford Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center. "This commitment to excellent care has not only earned us re-certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, but also the Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite designation from the American Heart Association, which recognizes our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally-recognized, research-based guidelines."