The Neurology Clinic of the Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital has received four highest-level international Diamond awards from the “Angels Awards” for excellence in stroke treatment and patient care, hospital representative Zane Grēta Grants informed the LETA news agency.
This achievement confirms that the hospital team consistently meets the highest international standards and is capable of rapidly mobilizing resources to save lives.
At the 11th Conference of the European Stroke Organisation in Helsinki, Angels Awards were presented to stroke units that meet international standards of excellence in stroke treatment and patient care, based on strict quality indicators.
Among more than 8,600 stroke units worldwide, the Stroke Unit of Stradiņš Hospital’s Neurology Clinic was recognized as one of the best in the world, receiving four Diamond-Level Awards. These awards were granted for achievements in 2024, based on quarterly performance evaluations according to criteria set by the European Stroke Organisation.
The conference also highlighted five outstanding specialists from across Europe with the Spirit of Excellence award, given for exceptional contributions to stroke care and for raising the standards of treatment not only in their hospitals but also nationally and/or regionally. This year,
the award was presented to Dr. Kristaps Jurjāns, Chief Physician of the Stroke Unit at Stradiņš Hospital’s Neurology Clinic
and Doctor of Medical Sciences.
“Our four Diamond-Level Awards are proof of our ability to provide uninterrupted, highest-quality acute stroke treatment in Europe,” Jurjāns emphasized. He pledged to continue developing, constantly analyze treatment outcomes, learn from mistakes, and strive to improve practices in line with the latest research and guidelines.
The Angels Initiative has existed since 2016 and currently includes more than 8,600 stroke units from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Stradiņš Hospital’s Stroke Unit has participated in the program since 2018. During this time, the hospital has received 29 awards, 25 of which have been at the highest – Diamond – level. Stradiņš Hospital holds the global record for the most Diamond Awards.
In 2020, the Spirit of Excellence award was received by Evija Miglāne, Head of the Neurology Clinic at Stradiņš Hospital.
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