CoxHealth Stroke Centers

When it comes to stroke care in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Barton County, CoxHealth sets the standard.

At CoxHealth, we're proud of the designations we've received from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Our stroke services are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Comprehensive Stroke Center

Cox Medical Center South is the region's only  Comprehensive Stroke Center. This certification is reserved for hospitals that provide highly advanced therapies and are equipped to treat even the most complex stroke cases. CoxHealth is committed to delivering safe, high-quality stroke care to aid in treatment, management and rehabilitation of stroke patients.

Gold Plus Performance with Honor Roll Elite

The CoxHealth stroke program at Cox Medical Center South is among a select few in the nation to earn the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite. This award recognizes our hospital for continued success in stroke treatment programs and applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient stroke care and outcomes.

Gold Plus Performance

Cox Medical Center Branson the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award. This award means you can trust CoxHealth to provide the highest standard of stroke care.

Silver Plus Performance

The CoxHealth stroke program in Monett earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award. Cox Monett demonstrates continued adherence to stroke achievement indicators that ensure quality diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.

Target: Stroke Honor Roll

Cox Medical Center South has also been named to the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus list and Cox Medical Center Branson to the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite list, for treating stroke patients who are eligible for tPA treatment within an hour of their arrival at the hospital. tPA can improve blood flow and increase your chances of recovering from a stroke, but it must be given within three hours of your first stroke symptoms. 

*highest level available for a hospital of this size