Roxborough Memorial Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Stroke Care

Philadelphia, PA (June 30, 2026) - Roxborough Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by the American Heart Association. This recognition underscores the hospital's unwavering commitment to providing timely and evidence-based stroke care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and saving lives.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability in the United States, as highlighted in the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a rupture in a blood vessel, leading to the death of brain cells. The critical importance of early detection and rapid treatment cannot be overstated, as they significantly impact survival rates and recovery trajectories.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital has a distinguished history of excellence in stroke care, previously earning the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award in 2020 and the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from 2021 to 2025.

The Get With The Guidelines initiative leverages the expertise of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to enhance patient care across hospitals nationwide. This in-hospital program is designed to ensure that stroke care consistently aligns with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines, thereby minimizing the long-term effects of stroke and reducing mortality rates.

"Roxborough Memorial Hospital is deeply committed to advancing patient care by rigorously adhering to the latest treatment protocols," said Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. "The Get With The Guidelines program enables our healthcare teams to translate proven scientific research into everyday practice. By focusing on evidence-based treatment, we aim to support better recovery outcomes, ultimately helping the people of Philadelphia lead longer, healthier lives. Our dedication to excellence in stroke care is not just about recognition; it's about making a tangible difference in our community."

Participation in Get With The Guidelines requires hospitals to demonstrate a sustained commitment to quality stroke care. This includes adherence to clinical treatment guidelines and providing education to patients, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage their recovery and ongoing health after discharge.

"We are proud to recognize Roxborough Memorial Hospital for its commitment to caring for people experiencing stroke," said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. "Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, including greater likelihood of being discharged home, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates - a meaningful benefit for health care systems, families and communities."

In addition to the Gold Plus award, Roxborough Memorial Hospital has also achieved the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. This initiative ensures that patients with Type 2 diabetes, who may face increased risks for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care during their hospital stay for stroke.

For more information about Roxborough Memorial Hospital's stroke care program or to learn more about the services we offer, please visit our website or contact our communications department.

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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org or visit https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Prime-Healthcare_FACTS_04-14-2026.pdf

About Get With The Guidelines^®: Get With The Guidelines^® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.

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