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The award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health supports UH’s Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity.
Jackson South Medical Center at 9333 SW 152nd St. in Miami has earned The Joint Commissionâs Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Associationâs Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.Â
To be eligible, hospitals must demonstrate compliance with stroke-related standards as a Primary Stroke Center and meet additional requirements, including 24/7 availability of specialized treatments by neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists; having dedicated neuro intensive care beds for complex stroke patients; and providing staff with the unique education and competencies to care for complex stroke patients.
âThe stroke team at Jackson South is unmatched in its expertise and clinical outcomes, which is why Jackson South has long been considered a leader in stroke care in South Florida,â said Ben A. Rodriguez, CEO of Jackson South Medical Center. âBecause of the outstanding stroke care offered at Jackson South, people