Albany, NY (WRGB) — Samaritan Hospital and St. Peter’s Hospital, both part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, have been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This recognition highlights their commitment to providing stroke patients with treatment aligned with nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, which can lead to more lives saved and reduced disability.
According to the release, stroke ranks as the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. It occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, resulting in brain cell death due to lack of oxygen. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving survival rates, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery.
The Get With The Guidelines program, developed by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, assists hospitals nationwide in aligning patient care with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. This in-hospital program aims to improve stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, potentially minimizing long-term effects and preventing death…