St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care

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RED BLUFF, Calif. (July 5, 2022) - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Stroke Silver Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award 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.

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.

“This award recognizes the success of our specialized stroke team in providing the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines,” said Rodger Page, President, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. “Proven knowledge and adhering to the latest treatment guidelines is making a difference in the lives of stroke patients.”

As a Primary Stroke Center we have a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department.

Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize St. Elizabeth Community Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., chairperson of the Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”

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About Dignity Health North State Hospitals

Dignity Health’s three accredited, not-for-profit hospitals in the North State—Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, Mercy Medical Center Redding, and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff— have received national recognition for superior safety and quality. Each is passionate about providing an exceptional patient experience, investing in our communities, advocating for the underserved, and delivering quality, affordable health services to anyone in need.

About Get With The Guidelines®

Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 12 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.