Halifax Health Earns Continued Certification as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission

Daytona Beach, FL – (April 30, 2024) Halifax Health has once again earned The Joint Commission’s certification as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, reinforcing its commitment to providing the highest level of stroke care to residents across East Central Florida.

This certification recognizes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for performing mechanical thrombectomy—a complex, time-sensitive procedure used to treat ischemic strokes. Halifax Health continues to demonstrate excellence in delivering timely stroke care supported by a highly skilled team of doctors and caregivers.

“Being certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center reaffirms our dedication to saving lives and providing the best outcomes for patients who experience severe strokes,” said Dr. Jennifer Chan, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Halifax Health. “Our team is committed to delivering expert stroke treatment, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of stroke care.”

The stroke program at Halifax Health includes specialized doctors, nurses, caregivers, and a Stroke Navigator, along with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. This achievement underscores the leadership at Halifax Health in neurological care and its continued focus on excellence, safety, and community well-being.

“We are proud to be recognized once again by The Joint Commission,” said Jeff Feasel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Halifax Health. “This certification is a testament to the exceptional teamwork, training, and commitment of our Team Members, who work tirelessly to deliver the most advanced stroke care in the region.”

For more information about stroke care at Halifax Health, visit halifaxhealth.org/stroke.

About Halifax Health

Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.

Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, including a 5 STAR rating in the CMS Quality of Patient Care, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure and knee and hip replacement. Halifax Health Hospice is repeatedly honored as the Top Rated and Most Recommended Hospice in Central Florida, underscoring its commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.