Northern Regional honored with awards for stroke, diabetes care

Northern Regional honored with awards for stroke, diabetes care

Northern Regional Hospital has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards “for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and Type 2 diabetes helping save lives, support recovery and reduce…

Baystate Health Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has received four American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines achievement awards for its 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. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Heart As…

Curry General Hospital recognized for advancing rural stroke care

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart…