PRHC Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough Regional Health Centre has once again been recognized as a national leader in stroke care after receiving Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada for the third consecutive time.

PRHC’s Stroke Program has been awarded Stroke Distinction by Accreditation Canada (photo via prhc)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre announced Thursday that its Stroke Program has been awarded Stroke Distinction by Accreditation Canada, a designation that recognizes hospitals demonstrating excellence in stroke treatment and patient care.

Developed in partnership with Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the program evaluates hospitals against national standards, best practices and specialized performance measures related to stroke care.

As the designated District Stroke Centre for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge region through the Central East Stroke Network, PRHC provides coordinated stroke services while working with community partners to improve care, education and patient outcomes.

During a site visit in May, Accreditation Canada surveyors highlighted several areas of strength within the program. Among them was PRHC's early adoption of Tenecteplase, a clot-busting medication used in the treatment of acute stroke.

Surveyors also praised an innovative stroke education initiative developed in partnership with second-year nursing students from Trent University. Introduced during the 2025-26 year, the program delivers targeted stroke education to long-term care homes across the region.

Hospital officials credited the achievement to the collaborative efforts of staff across multiple departments, including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, rehabilitation and outpatient services.

The latest designation reinforces PRHC's role as a regional leader in stroke care and highlights the hospital's continued focus on delivering specialized treatment and support closer to home for patients and families throughout the region.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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