Duke Stroke Center received Primary Stroke Center accreditation from The Joint Commission (TJC) in March of 2005. This accreditation is an outward demonstration of the excellent care provided to every stroke patient at Duke Hospital.

As part of the certification, the Stroke Center provides TJC with a quarterly report of outcome data and undergoes a recertification visit every two years to validate its consistent excellence.

Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation.

This accreditation demonstrates the Stroke Center's commitment to provide high quality care to its patients.