NORTHWEST INDIANA | The acute care hospitals of Powers Health have been recognized once again by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program. The hospitals were honored for their commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart were among more than 40 Indiana hospitals honored this year for consistently following the latest research-based treatment guidelines. Adherence to these standards helps lead to better outcomes, shorter recovery times and reduced hospital readmissions.
The hospitals earned the following stroke care distinctions:
Community Hospital
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award
- Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus
- Advanced Therapy Recognition
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
St. Catherine Hospital
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
St. Mary Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award
- Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
“Time is brain. When a stroke occurs, millions of brain cells die every minute, and every minute matters,” said Aamir Badruddin, MD, medical director of Neuroscience and Neuroendovascular Services for Powers Health. “Our highly skilled stroke teams are committed to delivering advanced, coordinated care as quickly as possible to give patients the best chance for recovery.”
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical to improving outcomes and reducing the risk of lasting complications.
For more information about stroke services and other programs offered by Powers Health, visit PowersHealth.org/stroke.