FirstHealth hospitals have again been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke and heart failure care. The Get With The Guidelines – Stroke and Heart Failure quality achievement awards are earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating these patients according to the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines.
This year, FirstHealth hospitals achieved the following awards for stroke and heart failure care:
Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst
Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond
Moore Regional Hospital-Hoke
Montgomery Memorial Hospital, Troy
“Our team is honored to once again be recognized with the Get with the Guidelines Stroke
awards,” said Melanie Blacker, M.D., stroke program director, in a press release. “This achievement helps emphasize our commitment to excellence in stroke care and our dedication to using the latest evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible care for our patients affected by stroke.”
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs
when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or
bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain
cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing
disability and accelerating recovery times.
“From medication education to comprehensive exams, our phenomenal heart failure team is
continuously working to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure,” said Aubrey Kinsman, PA-C, provider at the FirstHealth Heart Failure Clinic, in a press release. “Our goal is to continue striving for excellence and providing these services at the highest level possible. We are honored to have these efforts recognized through the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines awards.”
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