Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center earns nation’s highest level of stroke certification  

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center has earned the nation’s highest level of stroke certification after being designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. St. Mary’s is the only hospital in the region with this designation.  This elite status recognizes facilities equipped to manage the most complex stroke cases. To qualify, centers must meet rigorous requirements, including 24/7 availability of specialized neurosurgery, neurointerventional procedures and […]