Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has been honored with the Get With The Guidelines Rural Stroke Gold award by the American Heart Association. This recognition highlights the hospital’s dedication to delivering rapid, high-quality stroke care in a rural setting. Memorial Hospital’s status as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital means staff are specially trained and equipped to respond swiftly when every minute counts. Hospital leaders say this achievement represents a milestone in their ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for stroke patients and ensures that rural residents have access to lifesaving treatment close to home.
