Press Release

UC Medical Center strengthens its role as a regional leader in stroke care with continued recognition for clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

The designation recognizes hospitals equipped to care for patients with the most complex strokes and provide advanced treatment options. At UC Medical Center, specialists work together to evaluate patients, determine the most appropriate course of treatment and coordinate care during and after a stroke.

“Each patient’s needs are different, and providing the best possible care means bringing together the right specialists and tailoring treatment to the individual,” said Stacie Demel, DO, PhD, Director, UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Stroke Center and Division Director, Vascular Neurology. “This recognition reinforces the importance of our work to deliver high-quality stroke care and improve the lives of the patients and families we serve.”

Comprehensive Stroke Center certification reflects a hospital’s ability to manage complex cases, maintain specialized clinical capabilities and follow established standards for quality and patient safety.

For patients and their families, that expertise extends beyond the initial emergency. Stroke care may involve multiple specialists and a coordinated approach to treatment, recovery and ongoing management.

“Stroke care is a race against time, and having the right expertise available can make a meaningful difference for patients,” said Aaron Grossman, MD, PhD, Co-Director, UC Medical Center Comprehensive Stroke Center. “Our team is focused on delivering timely, specialized treatment and continually looking for ways to improve outcomes for people affected by stroke.”

UC Medical Center’s stroke program combines specialized clinical care with a commitment to advancing treatment and improving the patient experience. The recertification underscores the medical center’s continued focus on providing advanced care for patients facing serious and complex neurological emergencies.

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