Memorial Hospital was recently honored with an award from the American Heart Association, recognizing its designation as an Emergent Stroke Ready hospital. Memorial earned the Get With The Guidelines Rural Stroke Gold award for providing quality stroke care across all its hospitals.
This national award is presented to hospitals that report their performance metrics to the American Heart Association. Memorial Hospital’s commitment to using the most current evidence-based treatment guidelines through the Get with the Guidelines program has significantly contributed to improving patient care and outcomes in the community.
Memorial Hospital is recognized as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This certification reflects the hospital’s commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through prompt intervention for stroke patients. To achieve this certification, Memorial Hospital meets rigorous standards, including a dedicated stroke-focused program, trained medical professionals specializing in stroke care, and personalized care tailored to the needs of stroke patients.
As a certified Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital, Memorial Hospital is fully equipped and prepared to deliver high-quality care to patients experiencing a stroke. Strokes demand immediate and specialized care, and having an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital in the area provides medical support that can save lives and minimize the long-term impact of strokes.
Additionally, this certification provides the community with a sense of security and confidence, knowing that the hospital is prepared to respond effectively in times of crisis, which in turn leads to improved recovery rates and outcomes for stroke patients.
