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OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Receives Multiple Awards for Stroke Care Excellence

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OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has achieved significant recognition for its commitment to stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold award, the Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. These awards acknowledge the hospital's dedication to providing evidence-based treatment to stroke patients, improving patient outcomes, and reducing mortality rates. The hospital's focus on caring for patients with stroke is a testament to its commitment to improving community health.

Key Takeaways:

  • OhioHealth Marion General Hospital received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold award, a step up from last year's Rural Stroke Silver Award, for its commitment to providing evidence-based care to stroke patients in rural areas.
  • The hospital also received the American Heart Association's Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
  • Marion General Hospital received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for providing up-to-date care to patients with Type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized due to stroke.
  • Melodie Little, RN, Primary Stroke Center coordinator at Marion General Hospital, expresses pride in the hospital's work in caring for stroke patients.
  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., making early stroke detection and treatment crucial for survival and recovery.
  • Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
  • Early stroke detection and treatment are key to survival and recovery.
  • Get With The Guidelines has helped improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and lower mortality rates in participating hospitals.
  • The American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award recognizes hospitals that provide up-to-date care to patients with Type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized due to stroke.

Sources:

  • OhioHealth
  • American Heart Association
  • Get With The Guidelines
  • Contify.com - News Release, July 23, (specifically mentioning the hospital's awards)
  • American Heart Association's Stroke System of Care Advisory Group

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