Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has earned recognition for clinical excellence and its commitment to continuous quality improvement in stroke care from two key national organizations-The Joint Commission (TJC) and the American Heart Association (AHA).

RWJUH recently earned TJC's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Comprehensive Stroke Center for the sixth consecutive time by demonstrating continuous compliance with the organization's performance standards for safe, high-quality patient care. The TJC recognition followed a rigorous, two-day, onsite survey at RWJUH in which a TJC team evaluated compliance with national standards, clinical guidelines and outcomes of care for stroke. Surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

RWJUH's Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center also earned the AHA/ American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award. The honor recognizes commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

RWJBarnabas Health encompasses a network of highly recognized stroke centers, including primary stroke centers at RWJUH Somerset, RWJUH Hamilton, Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and Community Medical Center in Toms River.

Learn more about The Stroke Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.