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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 ~ Adventist Health Simi Valley has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to providing high-quality care for stroke patients. The hospital has received the prestigious American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its dedication to following nationally recognized, research-based guidelines in treating stroke patients. This award reflects the hospital's ongoing efforts to ensure that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Alice Issai, President of Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley Service Area, expressed her pride in the hospital's achievement, stating that their commitment to excellence in stroke care is a reflection of their dedication to the health and well-being of their community. She also credited the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Adventist Health Simi Valley for this accomplishment.
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According to Josh Haywood, RN and Stroke Program Coordinator at Adventist Health Simi Valley, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. He emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment in improving survival rates and minimizing disability. Haywood stated that he is proud that their hospital plays a crucial role in helping their community maintain a vibrant quality of life.
In addition to receiving the GoldPlus Stroke Award, Adventist Health Simi Valley also received two other prestigious awards from the American Heart Association. The first is the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award, which recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria for reducing the time between a patient's arrival at the hospital and receiving thrombolytic therapy. This treatment helps restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible, reducing brain cell damage or possible death.
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Dr. Henry Tung Tang, Stroke Program Medical Director at Adventist Health Simi Valley, expressed his honor in providing lifesaving care to the local community and educating patients and their families on managing their health and recovery at home.
Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, commended Adventist Health Simi Valley for its commitment to caring for stroke patients. He stated that participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates, benefiting not only the healthcare system but also families and communities.
Josh Haywood reiterated the hospital's dedication to maintaining this level of excellence by meeting the American Heart Association's rigorous criteria each year. He expressed his excitement in receiving these awards for several consecutive years and promised to continue providing high-quality care for stroke patients.
Alice Issai, President of Adventist Health Glendale and Simi Valley Service Area, expressed her pride in the hospital's achievement, stating that their commitment to excellence in stroke care is a reflection of their dedication to the health and well-being of their community. She also credited the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Adventist Health Simi Valley for this accomplishment.
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According to Josh Haywood, RN and Stroke Program Coordinator at Adventist Health Simi Valley, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. He emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment in improving survival rates and minimizing disability. Haywood stated that he is proud that their hospital plays a crucial role in helping their community maintain a vibrant quality of life.
In addition to receiving the GoldPlus Stroke Award, Adventist Health Simi Valley also received two other prestigious awards from the American Heart Association. The first is the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award, which recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria for reducing the time between a patient's arrival at the hospital and receiving thrombolytic therapy. This treatment helps restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible, reducing brain cell damage or possible death.
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The second award is the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, which recognizes hospitals that provide evidence-based care for patients with Type 2 diabetes to prevent recurrence of stroke.
Dr. Henry Tung Tang, Stroke Program Medical Director at Adventist Health Simi Valley, expressed his honor in providing lifesaving care to the local community and educating patients and their families on managing their health and recovery at home.
Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, commended Adventist Health Simi Valley for its commitment to caring for stroke patients. He stated that participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates, benefiting not only the healthcare system but also families and communities.
Josh Haywood reiterated the hospital's dedication to maintaining this level of excellence by meeting the American Heart Association's rigorous criteria each year. He expressed his excitement in receiving these awards for several consecutive years and promised to continue providing high-quality care for stroke patients.
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