St. Vincent’s Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Heart‑Check mark® for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.
This designation represents the highest level of stroke certification and reflects the dedication of our multidisciplinary stroke team and commitment to delivering the highest level of care for our community. With advanced technology, evidence‑based protocols, and 24/7 specialized services, our team is ready to provide rapid, life‑saving care when it matters most.
St. Vincent's Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence
We offer comprehensive life-saving stroke services from diagnosis and testing to treatment and recovery. For all patients, the goal is to prevent further brain damage from the stroke, whether it is caused by blockage of blood flow or bleeding from burst blood vessels.
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24/7 access to advanced stroke treatments
We can deliver the most advanced, life‑saving stroke therapies at any time, including mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel strokes and complex clot‑removal procedures.
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Specialists on call around the clock
Board‑certified stroke neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, and specialized nursing teams are available 24/7 to evaluate and treat the most severe strokes immediately.
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Care for the most complex and severe strokes
We are equipped to manage the highest‑risk stroke cases, including large vessel occlusions, brain hemorrhages, aneurysms, and vascular malformations that many hospitals cannot treat.
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Proven commitment to quality, safety, and outcomes
Comprehensive Stroke Center certification reflects rigorous national standards, continuous quality improvement, and better outcomes for patients through evidence‑based stroke care.