Tag: American Stroke Association

  • RWJBarnabas Health facilities recognized with Get With The Guidelines awards for treatment of stroke and heart failure patients

    RWJBarnabas Health facilities recognized with Get With The Guidelines awards for treatment of stroke and heart failure patients

    RWJBarnabas Health announced several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards list in the stroke, heart failure and resuscitation categories.   The awards recognize each hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke and heart…

  • Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

    Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

    Saint Peter’s University Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Saint Peter’s earned the award by meeting…

  • Saint Peter’s receives achievement award for stroke care

    Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Saint Peter’s University…

  • New Jersey heroes honored for saving lives

    New Jersey heroes honored for saving lives

    Thirty-eight individuals and organizations in New Jersey were recently honored at the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association 2018 New Jersey American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards for their lifesaving efforts. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s American Heartsavers and Stroke Heroes Awards is held annually to commend individuals, organizations and schools…

  • CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients

    CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients

    CentraState Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. CentraState earned the award by meeting specific…

  • Learn warning signs of stroke, act F.A.S.T.

    Learn warning signs of stroke, act F.A.S.T.

    When I suffered a stroke at age 28, I didn’t realize that a stroke could happen to me. After suffering from dizzy spells and blurred vision, my in-laws insisted that I go to the hospital. If they hadn’t insisted that I go right away, I may not have been able to get help in time.…