St. Dominic Hospital Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care
July 22, 2024
Jackson, Miss. — St. Dominic Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
St. Dominic’s also received the American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytics, also known as clot-busting medication.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
Situated in the heart of the stroke belt, St. Dominic’s Comprehensive Stroke Center offers rapid diagnosis, high-tech intervention, expert care and intensive rehabilitation in a caring, compassionate setting. As a comprehensive stroke center of excellence, St. Dominic Hospital has the highest level of stroke certification available and is the first in Mississippi to earn the designation from The Joint Commission. The “comprehensive” designation means St. Dominic’s team of experts treat the most complex cases and have proven better outcomes for patients with 24/7 access to life-saving medical treatments like clot retrievals and neurosurgical interventions.
“I am so proud of our team and the dedication that pours out from each person that touches a stroke patient,” said Amber Herron, St. Dominic’s Comprehensive Stroke Center program manager. “An estimated two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke which is why it is so very important to BE FAST. Once a patient arrives to our hospital, our highly skilled team initiates a time-sensitive collaborative set of steps to save as many brain cells as possible. This incredible care is continued throughout the patient’s hospital stay to determine the source of the stroke, assess and treat the risk factors, initiate recovery through rehabilitation, and prepare the patient and family with the tools for success post stroke and after discharge. Thank you is not enough to express my gratitude to all who serve our patients devastated by stroke! I am truly grateful for my team’s heart and expertise!”
About St. Dominic's
St. Dominic Hospital is a 571-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic’s one of the most comprehensive hospitals in Mississippi. St. Dominic's is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic Hospital, the Sister Trinita Community Health Services Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic’s Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic’s has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic’s is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic’s is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.