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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Resource Name:Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Stroke Designated Hospitals

address

625 Robert St N, St. Paul, MN 55155

Application process

If this is a medical emergency, dial 911

Site Service Area

Most programs serve all Minnesota counties Service area may be dependent on program 

The Minnesota Department of Health lists hospitals that have different levels of services for people who are having or are recovering from a stroke. The designations are:
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center: This hospital has the personnel, infrastructure and expertise to diagnose and treat stroke patients who require intensive medical and surgical care, specialized tests or interventional therapies.
  • Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Centers
  • Primary Stroke Center: This hospital has the necessary staffing, infrastructure and programs to stabilize and treat most acute stroke patients.
  • Acute Stroke Ready Hospital: This hospital or 24/7 emergency center has the infrastructure and capability to care for acute stroke, including administration of intravenous thrombolytic therapy (also known as tissue plasminogen activator "tPA," or alteplase).

Last Update

10/19/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
MN Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)