TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital earns national recognition for stroke care
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is being honored for the quality of its stroke care.
According to a release by the hospital on Wednesday, TriStar Greenview received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement award.
The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing stroke patients with high-quality care, according to the release.
The recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing stroke patients with high-quality care, according to the release.
Health officials say stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a primary cause of disability in the United States.
Early detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times, health officials say.
“At TriStar Greenview, we are deeply committed to stroke care excellence,” says Mike Sherrod, chief executive officer for TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital. “We invest in continuous education and know that empowering our teams with the latest knowledge and skills directly translates to better outcomes for our patients.”
Hospitals participating in Get with the Guidelines are recognized for consistently meeting performance measures and educating patients on managing their health after discharge.
