Burlington Hospital Nationally Recognized For High-Quality Stroke Care

BURLINGTON, MA — Lahey Hospital & Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards, according to a statement from the hospital. The awards are for the hospital's "commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital."

Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.

Get With The Guidelines is intended to put the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's expertise to work for hospitals nationwide.

“We are proudly committed to delivering the best patient care while adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” Susan Moffat-Bruce, hospital president, said in a statement. “The American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines program provides research-based recommendations to encourage the best outcomes for our patients. The expertise of our staff, combined with these guidelines, offers patients a chance to lead healthier lives.”

The hospital received a Stroke Gold Plus award for treating patients to "core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Stroke Association" for two calendar years.

The hospital also received the Stroke Elite Award, Type 2 Diabetes Award, and Resuscitation Silver.