Mountain Vista Medical Center, 1301 S. Crismon Road in Mesa, has received three-year recertification as a primary stroke center from DNV Healthcare.

It affirms the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical needs, according to a release.

“This certification let’s our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care,” Bobbie Morgan, Mountain Vista’s stroke coordinator, said in the release. “It’s a combination of the right equipment, personnel, and training to quickly assess and treat strokes. Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program and to ensuring the health and safety of our patients.”

The DNV primary stroke center certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. It affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care — diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education — and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” Kelly Proctor, president of DNV Healthcare USA Inc., said in the release. “And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is a leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Because stroke or “brain attack” affects blood flow to the brain, rapid and effective treatment can save lives and provide the best chance of limiting the extent of long-term damage.

Mountain Vista Medical Center, a Steward Family Hospital, is a 178-bed, hospital offering comprehensive health care services including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, orthopedics, breast care, maternity care, women’s services and help for a broad range of medical conditions.

For information about Mountain Vista Medical Center and its stroke program, go to mvmedicalcenter.org.