ALTON - OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is being recognized by the American Heart Association for its ongoing dedication to providing outstanding cardiovascular and stroke care through the Get With The Guidelines® program. The recognition highlights the medical center’s sustained excellence, with two or more consecutive years of meeting rigorous national benchmarks for quality and patient outcomes in heart failure, stroke and resuscitation care.
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“For patients and families, this recognition is reassurance that they can count on OSF Saint Anthony’s for high-quality stroke care close to home,” said Traci Bromaghim, director of Emergency Services at OSF Saint Anthony’s. “Our team works every day to meet nationally recognized standards and provide the timely treatment that can make a life-changing difference.”
Stroke is a medical emergency, and recognizing the signs early can save a life. OSFSaint Anthony’s encourages community members to learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 9-1-1. If you or a loved one experiences any stroke symptoms, don't wait. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Quick action can help reduce disability, improve recovery and ensure patients receive the specialized care they need as quickly as possible.
“Knowing the signs of stroke and acting fast can make all the difference. Earning this recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to excellence in stroke care and our ability to provide rapid, evidence-based treatment when every minute matters,” said Brittany Best, BSN, RN, SCRN, stroke navigator at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center. “Through specialized protocols, teamwork and adherence to nationally recognized guidelines, we help improve outcomes, reduce disability and give patients throughout the Riverbend region the best possible chance for recovery close to home.”
AboutOSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center: A 49-bed Rural Health designated acute care hospital in Alton, Illinois, OSF Saint Anthony’s serves the residents of Madison, Jersey and Macoupin counties. It is home to OSF Moeller Cancer Center, which provides the latest diagnostic tools and treatment for patients in a relaxing environment. OSF Saint Anthony’s also provides 24-hour access to a physician-staffed emergency department, in addition to cardiovascular, neurology, pulmonology, surgical, rehabilitation services and more. OSF Saint Anthony’s is fully accredited by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Facilities, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, American College of Radiology, American Heart Association, IDPH and TJC Primary Stroke Center. OSF Saint Anthony’s is part of OSF HealthCare – an integrated health system with 17 hospitals in Illinois and Michigan and robust Innovation and Digital Health divisions that provide access to specialty care and remote monitoring, helping people receive the care they need close to home. OSF HealthCare is operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis.
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, OSF has 17 hospitals – 11 acute care, five critical access and one continuing care – with 2,305 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs over 27,000 Mission Partners across more than 170 locations. These include OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the third largest pediatric hospital in the state, and OSF OnCall, its digital health operating entity that offers hospital-at-home care. Advances in health care transformation take place through OSF Innovation as well as OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In addition, OSF operates two colleges of nursing; OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; Pointcore, Inc., which is composed of health care-related businesses; and OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Learn more at osfhealthcare.org.
