PLANO, Texas – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano has received certification as a Level I comprehensive stroke center by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV-GL) Healthcare USA. Baylor Scott & White – Plano becomes one of two certified comprehensive stroke centers in Collin County.
"We are excited to achieve the comprehensive stroke center designation," said Avesh Verma, MD, stroke medical director, Baylor Scott & White – Plano. "I commend everyone who worked diligently at achieving this designation, as it is evidence of our continued commitment to providing quality stroke care for this community."
With this certification, Baylor Scott & White – Plano demonstrates the ability to provide quality care to treat the most complex stroke cases through evidence-based treatments. As a comprehensive stroke center, the medical center has the personnel, infrastructure and expertise to diagnose and treat stroke patients who require intensive medical and surgical care, specialized testing, or interventional therapy.
As a Level I comprehensive stroke center, Baylor Scott & White - Plano provides care for a variety of strokes:
- Hemorrhagic or large ischemic strokes
- Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Strokes from unusual etiologies or requiring specialized testing or therapies such as endovascular surgery, and those requiring multispecialty management
Additionally, the medical center serves as a resource for other local medical facilities, offering guidance and consultation for patient triage and availability of diagnostic tests or treatments.
"I am proud of our stroke team for achieving this certification, which underscores the quality stroke patient care we offer," said Alice Kern-Kirby, RN, director of clinical care, Baylor Scott & White – Plano. "We look forward to taking care of patients in our surrounding area."
For more information about stroke services, visit Stroke – Baylor Scott & White Health.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
