Southwest Healthcare’s Rancho Springs and Inland Valley hospitals have earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for their outstanding commitment to high-quality stroke care — a standard that experts say can save lives and reduce long-term disability.The facilities received the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Award, along with the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designations. These honors recognize hospitals that follow the latest, research-based treatment protocols to ensure stroke patients receive the right care, fast.Stroke is the nation’s No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of serious long-term disability. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or a burst blo
