Southwest Healthcare Hospitals Earn National Awards for Excellence in Stroke Care
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