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UP Health System -- Portage Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke SilverPlus Award

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The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke SilverPlus award to UP Health System -- Portage for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, ensuring that stroke patients receive appropriate and timely treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, making early detection and treatment crucial for improving survival and reducing disability. The award recognizes the hospital's dedication to aligning patient care with the latest research and evidence-based practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • UP Health System -- Portage received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, with a focus on ensuring stroke patients receive appropriate and timely treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
  • The award recognizes the hospital's dedication to ensuring stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care, with a goal of improving survival, reducing disability, and speeding recovery.
  • The hospital follows Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke, an in-hospital program that promotes consistent adherence to guidelines for stroke treatment, to minimize long-term effects and prevent death.
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality.
  • The hospital also receives recognition for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke, including educating patients to manage their health and recovery at home.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.
  • Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care for stroke patients.
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved outcomes, with studies showing reduced mortality rates and fewer readmissions.

Sources:

  • UP Health System press release
  • American Heart Association's guidelines for stroke treatment
  • American Heart Association's news release regarding the recognition of UPHS -- Portage for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke

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