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Stoughton Health Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care

Jul 15, 2026 | News & Notes

Image of an award logo for Get with the Guidelines Stoke - Silver

Stoughton Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce health outcome disparities in rural populations.

The American Heart Association, a global leader in promoting heart and brain health, acknowledges the vital contribution of rural hospitals in delivering timely, high-quality care to stroke patients. Hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke are evaluated using performance measures specifically designed to assess early acute stroke care.

“We’re proud to be recognized for the quality stroke care our team provides,” said Amy Hermes, Chief Nursing Officer at Stoughton Health. “This award reflects the skill, collaboration, and unwavering commitment of our clinical staff to delivering timely, evidence-based care when every moment matters.”

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