HCA Florida Citrus Hospital recognized for stroke care

Inverness, FL — HCA Florida Citrus Hospital received two Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement awards for commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. The hospital was honored with both the Gold Plus and Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll awards by The American Heart Association at the 2024 Quality Achievement Awards Dinner on February 8. 

“I’m proud to see HCA Florida Citrus Hospital was once again recognized for outstanding work in providing our patients with top-quality stroke care,” said HCA Florida Citrus Hospital CEO Lisa Nummi. “We will continue to ensure swift stroke response along with cutting edge treatment using the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines as we care for the Citrus County community.” 

Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. 

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.