St. Francis Medical Center Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award

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St. Francis Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider in Monroe, Louisiana, has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, earning the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the hospital's dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Key Takeaways:

  • St. Francis Medical Center received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The award recognizes the hospital's dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
  • The hospital has demonstrated a commitment to following treatment guidelines and educating patients to manage their health and recovery at home.
  • St. Francis Medical Center also received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award.
  • The hospital's Get With The Guidelines program helps align patient care with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines, promoting consistent adherence to treatment guidelines and minimizing the long-term effects of a stroke.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program has helped hospitals nationwide improve patient care and outcomes for stroke patients.
  • St. Francis Medical Center has demonstrated a commitment to caring for patients with stroke, with a focus on providing high-quality care and reducing the long-term effects of a stroke.

Sources:

  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Contify.com