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Designations, Certifications and Licenses

In 2007, Sacred Heart Hospital received prestigious Primary Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission, which evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. The certification shows the hospital’s commitment to meeting rigorous national performance standards in stroke care and its ability to care for critical patients with unique and specialized needs.

Level III Trauma Center

Sacred Heart Hospital is designated a Level III Trauma Center by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Our Emergency Medical & Trauma Center , Centers for Critical Care and Surgical Intensive Care, Post Anesthesia Care, Center for Imaging, and Trauma Services have all passed rigorous tests to earn this distinction.

Level II Nursery

Sacred Heart Hospital’s Birthing Center is a Level II Nursery, as defined in the guidelines for perinatal care through the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Our nursery is designed to meet the needs of premature infants and infants with other special care needs.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Our Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation program is certified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Laboratory

Sacred Heart Hospital’s Laboratory is certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing. It is also licensed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).