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BRAINERD — Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center has received primary stroke center re-certification from DNV GL-Healthcare, a world leading certification body. St. Joseph’s is one of three hospitals within Essentia Health to receive certification, and the only primary stroke center in central Minnesota. Originally certified in 2017, the re-certification is valid through 2023. Certification and re-certification are based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum ...

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center certified primary stroke center A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts, according to the American Stroke Association. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Brainerd. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center received primary stroke center recertification from DNV GL-Healthcare, a world-leading certification body. St. Joseph’s is one of three hospi...