SIMI VALLEY, Calif. , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist Health Simi Valley has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines ® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award again for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
"Our ongoing commitment to excellence in stroke care reflects our dedication to the health and well-being of our community," said Alice Issai , President, Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley Service Area . "Receiving the GoldPlus Stroke Award again is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team." "Stroke is the fifth cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.
S.," said Josh Haywood, RN , Stroke Program Coordinator. "Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.
I'm proud that we help our community keep their quality of life vibrant." Adventist Health Simi Valley also received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll Elite award for meeting specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient's arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy. This treatment helps restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible, reducing brain cell damage or possible death.
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