Saint Anne’s Hospital has been recognized for its commitment to high-quality stroke care, according to a community announcement.

The hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award. This award acknowledges the hospital's dedication to providing stroke patients with the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. This commitment ultimately leads to more lives saved and reduced disability.

“Saint Anne’s Hospital has long been committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines for stroke,” Carole Billington, Saint Anne’s Hospital president and chief nursing officer, said. “Get With The Guidelines helps our teams put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. Under the leadership of Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, specialist in neurology and chair of Saint Anne’s Stroke Committee, our goal is to ensure more people in our community can experience longer, healthier lives.”

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