UPMC Harrisburg achieves highest level of stroke care certification.
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UPMC Harrisburg achieves highest level of stroke care certification. May 27, 2026 HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 27, 2026) - UPMC has been recognized for its ability to receive and treat central Pennsylvania's most complex stroke cases. The Joint Commission and American Stroke Association named UPMC Harrisburg a Comprehensive Stroke Center, their highest level of stroke care certification. The new designation reflects an upward progression in UPMC Harrisburg's clinical capabilities and quality measures for advanced stroke care, including care offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with onsite access to a variety of neurosurgical and vascular procedures, such as the ground-breaking mechanical thrombectomy and aneurysm clipping. "Time is of the essence when responding to a stroke," said Dr. Bart Thaci, director of neuroendovascular care, UPMC Neurological Institute, UPMC Harrisburg. "Comprehensive Stroke Center designation is evidence that our patients have timely and quality access to a variety of lifesaving of neurosurgical and neuroendovascular procedures." In stroke care, "time is brain," which means getting treatment quickly can reverse or mitigate possible damage and could save a patient's life. UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, and UPMC West Shore are all designated as primary stroke centers and work with Stat MedEvac...
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