Genesis HealthCare System receives Stroke Awards

Demonstrates high-quality stroke care for patients

Genesis HealthCare System recently received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll as well as Get With The Guidelines® Rural Stroke Bronze recognition. These awards recognize Genesis’ commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized and research-based guidelines. 

“Genesis is committed to saving stroke patients’ lives and reducing their potential for disability,” said Keela Barker, director of Rehabilitation & Ambulatory Services at Genesis HealthCare System. “Receiving these awards shows our team puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work daily. The end goal is to ensure more people can have longer, healthier lives.”  

High-quality stroke care takes the dedication and teamwork of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and staff across many departments at Genesis. To learn more about stroke care at Genesis, visit genesishcs.org/neurosciences.