Providence Mission Hospital's Stroke Care Program Receives National Recognition

Mission Viejo, California, Date (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Providence Mission Hospital has been honored with the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This recognition highlights the hospital's unwavering dedication to delivering life-saving, high-quality care to stroke patients.

"This award marks our continued commitment to provide nationally recognized evidence-based stroke care for the south Orange County community," stated a representative from Providence Mission Hospital.

The award signifies two distinctions. Firstly, the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy recognition acknowledges the hospital's ability to swiftly treat patients by reducing the time between arrival and clot removal procedures that can prevent strokes. Secondly, the Target: Type 2 Diabetes honor reflects Providence Mission Hospital's commitment to delivering the latest evidence-based care to patients with type 2 diabetes, who face a higher risk of complications.

Providence Mission Hospital's Stroke Center operates around the clock, ensuring prompt intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of strokes. It stands as the sole provider of advanced neurological care for strokes in south Orange County.

In addition to the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award, Providence Mission Hospital has previously been designated as a comprehensive stroke center by the Joint Commission and recognized as a Stroke-Neurology Receiving Center by the Orange County Emergency Medical Services.

For more information about Providence Mission Hospital's Stroke Center, please visit their website at https://www.providence.org/locations/mission-hospital-mission-viejo/stroke-center.

Source: Providence Mission Hospital via Business Wire