Recognition highlights TMH’s commitment to delivering lifesaving stroke care close to home.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025) – Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has been accredited by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, a recognition that highlights TMH’s commitment to providing the highest level of stroke care available in the region. This accreditation demonstrates that TMH meets rigorous national standards for quality and patient safety, particularly in the rapid diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
“Earning this certification reflects the dedication of our entire team to providing the most advanced, evidence-based stroke care,” said Lindsay Ancheta, Neuroscience Service Line Administrator. “For our patients and their families, this means greater access to life-saving treatments and resources, right here in our community. It underscores our role as the region’s leading hospital for advanced neuroscience care.”
As the only hospital in the region to hold this accreditation, TMH offers patients access to highly trained stroke specialists, advanced diagnostic imaging and the latest treatment protocols proven to improve outcomes for patients experiencing stroke. With two state-of-the-art neurovascular labs on-site, TMH is uniquely equipped to perform mechanical thrombectomies, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots from the brain through a small incision in the arm or leg, restoring blood flow in patients experiencing the most severe types of strokes.
“Stroke is a medical emergency where rapid response can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability,” said Shyamal Bir, MD, Stroke Neurologist and Medical Director of the Stroke Program at TMH. “This certification validates the systems we have built to deliver immediate, comprehensive care—giving our patients the best chance for survival and recovery. It also reaffirms TMH’s role as a trusted resource for stroke care in our community.”
By combining nationally recognized standards with compassionate, patient-centered care, TMH continues to advance its mission of transforming healthcare, improving outcomes and serving as a lifeline for the community.
For more information about stroke care, visit TMH.ORG/Stroke.
