Memorial Hospital Stone County awarded Gold Seal of Approval Certification from The Joint Commission
WIGGINS, Miss. – May 20, 2025 – Memorial Hospital Stone County has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification.
Memorial Hospital Stone County underwent a rigorous onsite review on March 28, 2025. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including stroke recognition and evaluation, emergency stroke treatment, and stroke triage for advanced treatment. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Acute Stroke Ready Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Memorial Hospital Stone County for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
“We congratulate Memorial Hospital Stone County for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”
“Earning Acute Stroke Ready Certification is a significant milestone for Memorial Hospital Stone County and the community we serve,” said Dr. Lee Voulters, Neurologist at Memorial Health System. “Time is critical when it comes to stroke, and this certification demonstrates that we have the training, resources, and protocols in place to deliver lifesaving stroke care right here in Stone County. I’m proud of our team’s dedication to bringing advanced stroke care closer to home.”
After extensive research and preparation, Memorial Hospital Stone County was committed to bringing stroke expertise and treatment to the community. All eligibility requirements for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital certification were met, and the staff at Memorial Hospital Stone County are prepared to care for you or your loved one today.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
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ABOUT MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Memorial Health System has been serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1946. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, Memorial is a not-for-profit public community hospital organized under the laws of the state of Mississippi and is jointly owned by the City of Gulfport and Harrison County. Memorial Health System includes three hospitals (Gulfport, Biloxi, and Stone County) licensed for 481 beds, a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, two nursing centers, outpatient surgery centers, satellite outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation centers, and more than 100 Memorial Physician Clinics. Memorial offers several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the area, including a Level III Neonatal ICU and Mississippi’s first nationally certified Primary Stroke Center. Memorial is accredited by The Joint Commission, a Baby-Friendly Designated hospital, and is a member of the Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative. Visit wearememorial.com to learn more.