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UCI Health Hospitals Receive Prestigious Awards for Stroke and Heart Failure Care

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UCI Health's commitment to providing exceptional care for patients with heart failure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes has been recognized with several prestigious awards. Four UCI Health hospitals have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and the Association's Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Awards. Additionally, UCI Health -- Orange has received the Heart Failure Gold Plus and Target Heart Failure Optimal Award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.

The awards recognize UCI Health's dedication to providing high-level care for patients with complex stroke cases and its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure. UCI Health -- Orange is also home to Orange County's first Joint Commission-certified comprehensive stroke center, equipped to provide rapid treatment for patients with acute stroke and complex cerebrovascular diseases.

Key Takeaways:

  • UCI Health -- Orange, UCI Health -- Fountain Valley, UCI Health -- Lakewood, and UCI Health -- Los Alamitos have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and the Association's Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Awards.
  • UCI Health -- Orange has received the Heart Failure Gold Plus and Target Heart Failure Optimal Award, recognizing its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
  • UCI Health -- Orange is home to Orange County's first Joint Commission-certified comprehensive stroke center, equipped to provide rapid treatment for patients with acute stroke and complex cerebrovascular diseases.
  • UCI Health -- Lakewood has also met the stringent requirements of the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification Program.
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of disability in the United States, and up to 80% of strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes and managing risk factors.

Statistics:

  • 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure, which is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030 (American Heart Association).
  • 80% of strokes can be prevented through lifestyle changes and managing risk factors, such as high blood pressure.
  • 24/7, UCI Health -- Orange provides rapid treatment for patients with acute stroke and complex cerebrovascular diseases.

Sources:

  • UCI Health [Category: Healthcare, Health Care Services and Facilities, Awards and Recognitions]
  • American Heart Association
  • DNV GL Healthcare USA, Inc.
  • The Joint Commission
  • UCI Health website

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