Nuvance Health Care’s hospitals across both Fairfield and Westchester Counties were recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating excellence in complying with the Get With The Guidelines awards for stroke services.
Danbury Hospital achieved Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke and Target: Type 2 Diabetes while Norwalk Hospital earned slightly higher rankings and made the Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and also made the honor roll for the Target: Type 2 Diabetes category.
Sharon Hospital, and all three of Nuvance’s Westchester County hospitals including Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Putnam Hospital and Northern Duchess Hospital all earned high marks on stroke care.
Nuvance Health’s comprehensive stroke program is designed to ensure rapid and effective treatment, significantly improving the chances of recovery for patients. By adhering to the latest guidelines and utilizing advanced technology, our team can deliver timely interventions that save lives and reduce the long-term impact of strokes,” said Dr. Paul Wright, senior vice president and system chair of the Nuvance Health Neuroscience Institute.
“We are honored to receive this national recognition, which reflects our commitment to excellence and continual improvement in stroke care. I am proud of our teams and grateful for their diligence, expertise and passion for helping people heal from a stroke,” said Dr. Wright, who is also the Endowed Chair in Advanced Technology in Neuroscience at Nuvance Health.
