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St. Luke's Hospital Achieves Primary Stroke Center CertificationThe designation recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to improve results for stroke patients.CHESTERFIELD, MO, July 12, 2011 - St. Luke's Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval TM for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. It recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to improve results for patients with stroke. "Providing quality healthcare is at the heart of St. Luke's mission to improve the quality of life for patients and the community, and we are honored to be nationally-recognized for delivering excellent care for patients with stroke," said Jan Hess, St. Luke's Hospital vice president. "Our team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing prompt diagnosis and treatment, which is especially important in stroke care." To achieve certification as a Primary Stroke Center, St. Luke's Hospital successfully completed an on-site evaluation and demonstrated compliance with nationally-developed standards for stroke care. BACK |