Archbold Memorial Certified as Primary Stroke Center

Archbold Memorial was recently certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission in partnership with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Archbold is also recognized as a Primary Stroke Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

“This recognition signifies that Archbold meets the highest standards of stroke care, ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment that improves outcomes and saves lives. When stroke strikes, time matters,” said Stroke Program Coordinator Daniel O’Neal, BSN, RN, SCRN. “Choosing the right facility can be the difference between full recovery and long-term disability.”​

Stroke Centers are the central hub of a stroke system of care, facilitating patient access to essential stroke services and improving the quality of care. As a Primary Stroke Center, Archbold Memorial supports the timely diagnosis and transportation of patients who suffer stroke to the best destination for definitive treatment. Archbold works closely with system facilities and outside hospitals to reduce treatment times and improve patient outcomes by promoting an organized and standardized approach to care.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability among American adults. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer from a stroke in the United States. Despite being proven to enhance the quality of stroke care and improve patient outcomes, access to certified stroke centers is limited.

“We believe our purpose is to support and expand access to critical stroke care and resources across our region. Archbold is proud to offer convenient, efficient and dependable stroke care to our communities across Southwest Georgia,” said Archbold Memorial Stroke Director Brian Dawson, MD.

To learn more about stroke treatment at Archbold and the critical warning signs, please visit www.archbold.org/stroke.