Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
08/24/2026 | Press release | Archived content
One Brooklyn Health Featured in Canarsie Courier for National Recognition in Stroke Care
August 24, 2026
One Brooklyn Health Featured in Canarsie Courier for National Recognition in Stroke Care
August 24, 2026
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BROOKLYN, NY - One Brooklyn Health (OBH) Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center has receive the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and supporting faster recovery.
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