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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has officially been certified as an Essential Stroke Centre by the World Stroke <\/a>Organization (WSO)\u2014a landmark recognition that places Antigua and Barbuda on the global map for specialized, high-quality stroke care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The certification follows a rigorous assessment of the hospital\u2019s stroke care systems, clinical protocols, emergency response, and multidisciplinary collaboration.<\/p>

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It confirms that SLBMC meets international standards for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke\u2014one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a defining moment not just for our hospital, but for our nation,\u201d said Dr. Gaden Osborne, Neurologist and Chair of Subspecialty Services at SLBMC, who led the certification effort.<\/p>

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\u201cFor years, we\u2019ve been working to ensure that patients in Antigua and Barbuda can access timely, evidence-based stroke care without leaving home. This certification validates that work and inspires us to keep improving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Under Dr. Osborne\u2019s leadership, SLBMC\u2019s stroke team has worked tirelessly to strengthen care coordination, training, and community awareness around stroke response.<\/p>

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During the WSO assessment earlier this year, the team faced a real-time test when a patient presented with stroke symptoms just as evaluators were observing the hospital\u2019s systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team\u2019s quick, coordinated, and effective response demonstrated the strength of SLBMC\u2019s protocols in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis, SLBMC\u2019s Medical Director, praised the milestone as \u201ca powerful example of what\u2019s possible when commitment, collaboration, and compassion come together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStroke care is one of the most time-sensitive areas in medicine,\u201d said Dr. Belle-Jarvis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis certification is proof that our teams are not only capable but prepared\u2014that we can deliver world-class care right here in Antigua and Barbuda when it matters most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salma Crump, Head of Marketing & Communications, added that the achievement reflects SLBMC\u2019s broader mission of elevating healthcare across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis certification isn\u2019t just a hospital win\u2014it\u2019s a community win,\u201d Crump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery patient and family who has been affected by stroke should know that their hospital has the systems, the people, and the passion to deliver the best possible care. It\u2019s about trust, and it\u2019s about progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SLBMC\u2019s designation as an Essential Stroke Centre aligns with the hospital\u2019s ongoing efforts to advance clinical excellence, expand specialized services, and build a resilient, patient-centered health system for Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Essential Stroke Centre certification was achieved through the leadership of Dr. Gaden Osborne, Neurologist and Chair of Subspecialty Services, and the dedicated collaboration of multiple departments across the hospital, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Together, these teams strengthened the hospital\u2019s stroke response systems, standardized care pathways, and improved coordination and communication across services\u2014all essential elements that contributed to this prestigious certification from the World Stroke Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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