After more than two years of focused work, Mercy Hospital Springfield has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. This certification makes it one of only seven hospitals in Missouri and one of just 214 in the country.

To become an advanced comprehensive stroke center, Mercy Hospital Springfield underwent a rigorous on-site review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted on-site observations and interviews.