York Hospital Earns Stroke Silver Plus Award from the American Heart Association

York Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s 2024 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to, and excellence in treating stroke.

The award signifies that York Hospital is treating patients according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. In addition, York Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes goal is to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

"It takes the consistent, expedient, and collaborative effort of every member of our Care teams to achieve the most optimal outcomes for our patients with stroke," said Patrick Taylor, M.D., York Hospital president & CEO, "This is an award shared and celebrated by both York Hospital staff and our community."

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize York Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”

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