By Yavonda Chase

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center has been recertified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare USA Inc.

In 2018, UAMS became the first hospital in Arkansas to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, highlighting its commitment to offering Arkansans the best in stroke care. Additionally, for 10 consecutive years, UAMS has received the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, the highest level of stroke recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

“Comprehensive Stroke Center status is one of the hardest certifications to achieve and maintain,” said Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, chancellor of UAMS and CEO of UAMS Health. “Recertification is a testament to the dedication of our stroke team, which is fully committed to providing the best possible care for stroke patients.”

UAMS Medical Center Recertified as Comprehensive Stroke Center