Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Achieves Stroke-Ready Hospital Designation

Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center is one of 120 hospitals recognized in Minnesota for their preparedness to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency treatment to patients with acute stroke symptoms. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in Minnesota, and outcomes improve for patients when they can get to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.