Maria Parham Health has been acknowledged nationally for its stroke care excellence. The hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to following clinical guidelines that enhance patient outcomes in stroke care.
Additionally, Maria Parham Health was awarded the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award. This accolade is given to hospitals meeting benchmarks to reduce time between a stroke patient’s arrival and thrombolytic therapy administration. Such efforts are crucial for saving lives and mitigating long-term effects of strokes.
“Maria Parham Health is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” stated Bert Beard, chief executive officer of Maria Parham Health. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to apply proven strategies every day, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in Vance County and the surrounding communities can experience longer, healthier lives.”
Stroke ranks as the fifth-leading cause of death and a significant cause of long-term disability in the U.S. The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke program ensures patient care aligns with current evidence-based treatment practices.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Maria Parham Health for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved outcomes, fewer hospital readmissions and reduced mortality rates — a benefit to patients, families and the health care system as a whole.”
Hospitals earn recognition through consistent adherence to performance measures such as timely diagnosis and treatment, alongside educating patients and families on post-discharge health management.
