Kettering Health’s stroke program has again received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Quality Achievement Award, recognizing the system’s commitment to delivering timely, high-quality stroke care that aligns with nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment guidelines.

Adherence to these guidelines ensures all stroke patients receive efficient and coordinated care across each of the 16 service lines that make up stroke care at Kettering Health, leading to reduced disability for survivors, fewer readmissions, and shorter recovery times.

“Stroke care is a true team effort,” said Megan Smith, neuroscience manager at Kettering Health. “Each member of the multidisciplinary stroke care team at Kettering Health plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive high-quality treatment to deliver the best possible results. This recognition is a testament to the work they do each and every day.”

Below is a list of awarded locations and specific recognitions:

• Kettering Health Dayton: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Kettering Health Greene Memorial: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus
• Kettering Health Hamilton: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Kettering Health Main Campus: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Kettering Health Miamisburg: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Kettering Health Troy: Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Soin Medical Center: Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll