Wyoming County Community Health System Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care
Wyoming County Community Health System has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the 2026 Get With The Guidelines® – Rural Stroke Silver Achievement Award, honoring the system’s commitment to providing timely, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing stroke.
The Get With The Guidelines® program helps hospitals consistently apply the most current research-based recommendations for the treatment of stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Hospitals receiving Rural Stroke recognition demonstrate a commitment to meeting important quality measures designed specifically around the challenges and needs of providing stroke care in rural communities. www.heart.org
The Silver Achievement Award recognizes Wyoming County Community Health System’s continued success in using these guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes for the community it serves.
Delivering Timely Stroke Care Close to Home
During a stroke, every minute matters. Rapid recognition, diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference in a patient’s survival and recovery.
The American Heart Association’s Rural Stroke measures focus on critical aspects of emergency stroke care, including timely brain imaging, evaluation of stroke symptoms, coordination with emergency medical services, consultation with stroke specialists, appropriate treatment and timely transfer when a higher level of care is needed. www.heart.org
For patients and families in rural communities, having a local hospital prepared to quickly identify and respond to a possible stroke can be especially important. Rural hospitals often serve as the first point of care, making efficient assessment, treatment and coordination essential.
The Rural Stroke Silver recognition reflects Wyoming County Community Health System’s ongoing work to ensure patients receive care that aligns with nationally recognized, evidence-based standards.
A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Get With The Guidelines® is an American Heart Association quality improvement program designed to help healthcare organizations translate the latest scientific guidelines into everyday patient care.
Participation allows hospitals to measure their performance, identify opportunities for improvement and develop systems that support more consistent treatment. Hospitals participating in the program may earn national recognition when they demonstrate that established quality measures are being met. www.heart.org
The Rural Stroke Silver Achievement Award represents sustained performance over four consecutive quarters and demonstrates Wyoming County Community Health System’s continued commitment to improving the quality of stroke care available close to home.
Know the Signs of Stroke
Recognizing the warning signs of stroke and seeking emergency care immediately can save valuable time.
Remember F.A.S.T.:
- F – Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or feel numb?
- A – Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb?
- S – Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred or difficult to understand?
- T – Time to Call 911: If any of these symptoms are present, call 911 immediately.
Other sudden symptoms can include difficulty seeing, trouble walking or maintaining balance, confusion, numbness or weakness, or a severe headache with no known cause.
Wyoming County Community Health System is proud to receive this national recognition and remains committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the residents of Wyoming County and the surrounding region.