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Stroke Outcomes

Commitment to excellence in stroke care across the state​

The Joint Commission partners with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to offer advanced stroke certifications to hospitals that provide consistent, high-quality care.  Their standardized measures track performance and result in improved care.

Map of Michigan highlighting locations of Comprehensive, Primary, and Acute Stroke Centers.

Comprehensive stroke centers

Equipped to manage the most severe and complex stroke cases, these centers offer advanced diagnostics, specialized interventions, and 24/7 access to expert care.

Primary stroke centers

Deliver essential stroke care services designed to improve patient outcomes through timely diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated follow-up.

Acute stroke ready hospital

Maintain dedicated stroke protocols and rapid-response capabilities, ensuring immediate care for patients in communities without full-service stroke centers.

Corewell Health joins the nation’s highest tier of stroke care

The Comprehensive Stroke Center designation is the most demanding, given to hospitals that receive and treat the most complex stroke cases. Two Corewell Health hospitals have been designated Comprehensive Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission.

Logo of The Joint Commission alongside the American Heart Association, symbolizing collaboration in healthcare quality and heart health.