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(Tahoe/Truckee, Calif.) - Tahoe Forest Health System proudly announces it has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This distinction recognizes the organization’s ability to rapidly diagnose and treat acute stroke patients, including the timely use of thrombolytic “clot busting” medication and other evidence-based therapies. Achieving this certification demonstrates Tahoe Forest’s compliance with rigorous national standards and its commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated stroke care when every second matters.
ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has served as a trusted symbol of quality since 1986, providing national accreditation and certification for various healthcare services.
“Achieving the Primary Stroke Certification is a meaningful milestone in the care we provide to our community,” said Anna Roth, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System. “This recognition affirms the strength of our stroke care program and the dedication of our clinical teams. It reflects our commitment to delivering rapid, coordinated, high-quality stroke care that saves lives and ensures the best possible outcomes for our patients close to home.”
To learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s Stroke Care Program and team, visit www.tfhd.com.
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About Tahoe Forest Health System
Tahoe Forest Health System, which includes Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, CA, and Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, NV, offers 24-hour emergency care, a Level III trauma center, three urgent care clinics, and primary and specialty care clinics throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, and the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care. With a strong focus on high-quality patient care, community collaboration, clinical excellence, and technical innovation, Tahoe Forest Health System strives to be the health system of choice in our region and the best mountain health system in the nation. For a complete list of physician specialties and services, visit www.tfhd.com.
