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DETROIT (Feb. 22, 2021) - Henry Ford Hospital has been re-certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest distinction of its kind which recognizes hospitals that have the ability to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.
An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in U.S., The Joint Commission conducted a rigorous review of more than 130 elements of performance, including quality measurements and guidelines, before awarding the re-certification, which Henry Ford Hospital first earned in 2016. By utilizing the most advanced diagnostic tools available, we are able to diagnose stroke within minutes and rapidly begin treatment, said Alex Chebl, M.D., director of the Division of Vascular Neurology for Henry Ford Health System and director of Henry Ford Hospital s Comprehensive Stroke Center. This commitment to excellent care has not only earned us r
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IMAGE: Jason Schwalb, M.D., just before surgically implanting the first Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System in the United States. view more
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DETROIT (Feb. 18, 2021) - The Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Henry Ford Health System was the first in the United States to offer a new FDA-approved device to help treat the symptoms of Parkinson s disease. Neurosurgeon Jason Schwalb, M.D. surgically implanted the Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System, which stimulates a targeted region of the brain through - implanted leads that are placed in the brain. The leads are powered by a device called an implantable pulse generator, which sits under the skin in the chest. The case was performed at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
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