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Lowell General Hospital Honored for Outstanding Stroke Care

September 16, 2020

Lowell General has once again been recognized for the outstanding care we provide patients suffering from a stroke.

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association honored both campuses for our continued success using the Get With the Guidelines and Target: Type 2 Diabetes quality improvement programs. The main campus was named a Stroke Silver Plus with Elite Honor Roll and the Saints campus was named a Stroke Silver Plus. Both were given the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

The Get With the Guidelines program represents the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for stroke care, leading to improved outcomes and better patient care.

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Lowell General also received the Coverdell Award by the state Department of Public Health for achieving Door to CT within 25 minutes from arrival for at least 75% of stroke patients, as well as recognition for participation in a Coverdell Stroke Systems of Care partnership with EMS providers in quality improvement measures.

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2020 AHA Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke SILVER PLUS Achievement Award Saints Campus
The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Saints campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which 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.
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2020 AHA Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke SILVER PLUS Achievement Award Main Campus
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