United Hospital District is one of 121 hospitals recognized in Minnesota for their preparedness to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency treatment to patients with acute stroke symptoms. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in Minnesota and outcomes improve for patients when they can get to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
“Earning this stroke ready designation reflects our team’s commitment to delivering life saving care when every second counts,” said Brianna Linder, an RN at UHD. “It’s a promise to our community that the best possible care is right here at home.”
In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature authorized the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to designate hospitals in Minnesota as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals, Primary Stroke Centers, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers. These hospitals are prepared to provide quick and appropriate treatment to stroke patients, increasing the likelihood of better patient outcomes.
Minnesota has now seen significant increases in access to stroke care and 94% of Minnesotans now live within 30 minutes of a designated stroke system hospital. MDH has designated 121 stroke hospitals as part of the Minnesota Stroke System, include 98 Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals throughout Minnesota.
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