North Shore Medical Center achieves recognition for stroke and stroke honor roll elite plus in the category of heart failure for the state of Florida in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s 2018-2019 Best Hospitals rankings for adult clinical specialties. Hospitals are ranked nationally in specialties from cancer to urology and rated in common procedures and conditions, such as heart bypass surgery, hip and knee replacement and COPD. Hospitals are also ranked regionally within states and major metro areas.
“Our patients deserve access to safe, high quality cardiovascular care, and they place a high value on information about how we rank against our peers to evaluate their choices for their healthcare,” said Mark Racicot, chief executive officer for North Shore Medical Center. “Our dedication to quality and safety are evident in this latest designation, and it is a testament to the commitment our entire team has to the health and well-being of our community.”
North Shore Medical Center has earned recognition from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration as meeting the standards as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. To be eligible, Centers must demonstrate compliance with stroke standards as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and meet additional requirements, related to advanced imaging capabilities, 24/7 availability of specialized treatments, and to provide staff with the education and training to care for complex stroke patients. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, North Shore can treat patients suffering from severe acute ischemic strokes, when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain, with an advanced minimally invasion surgical approach.
The U.S. News Best Hospitals analysis reviews hospitals’ performance in adult and pediatric clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. For more information on North Shore Medical Center, visit https://www.northshoremedical.com/
