Metro Health Hospital Receives Stroke Certification

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 25, 2012 -- Wyoming, Michigan, January 24, 2012 – Metro Health Hospital has received Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program.

Metro Health earned the certification after HFAP, which is an independent, nationally recognized accreditation authority, conducted an extensive review of the hospital’s stroke program. Metro Health has been recognized with national awards for its success at treating strokes, ensuring patients have the best care from the emergency room through rehabilitation. The hospital also holds community education events each year.

The HFAP stroke certification program has based its standards on evidence from the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Heart/Stroke Association. These standards are requirements to provide hospitals with the tools for education and support regarding stroke prevention, care and recovery within their communities.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disability. An American Stroke Association study shows that baby boomers may know the signs and symptoms of stroke, but don’t see stroke as a major health risk. The risk for strokes increase at the age of 55. Controllable risk factors include smoking, high cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity.

About Metro Health Hospital

Metro Health is a regional health-care organization with a 208-bed general acute care osteopathic teaching hospital and 12 neighborhood outpatient centers, serving more than 250,000 patients in Kent and surrounding counties. Metro, which earned status as a Top 100 Hospital for three consecutive years, offers a broad range of services, including hospital inpatient and outpatient services, emergency, surgery, cancer, cardiology, intensive care and rehabilitation. Physician, therapy and diagnostic services are offered in its 12 neighborhood centers. Metro’s work is supported by the Metro Health Hospital Foundation, which is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of the West Michigan community through philanthropy. For more information, visit www.metrohealth.net.

About HFAP
HFAP is a non-profit, nationally recognized accreditation organization. It has been accrediting healthcare facilities for more than 60 years and under Medicare since its inception. Its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objective application of recognized standards. Its accreditation is recognized by the federal government, state governments, managed care organizations and insurance companies. For more information, go to www.hfap.org.

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