Pomerene Hospital's award-winning approach aligns with national guidelines to improve heart and stroke care outcomes.

Millersburg, OH — Pomerene Hospital has earned three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards, demonstrating its dedication to providing exceptional cardiovascular care. The group received a Gold award for Stroke, a Silver award for Coronary Artery Disease STEMI, and a Bronze award for Rural Stroke.

These awards reflect Pomerene’s commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines in the treatment of heart disease and stroke. Adhering to these protocols is proven to result in more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer hospital readmissions.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke or heart attack, with heart disease and stroke being the first and fifth leading causes of death, respectively. Research consistently shows that patients recover better when healthcare providers rigorously follow established treatment guidelines.

Pomerene’s participation in the Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs underscores its focus on improving quality care. By aligning its practices with the American Heart Association’s evidence-based protocols, Pomerene is actively contributing to better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates. These awards highlight the group’s ongoing commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities.

Pomerene Hospital, rated one of the Top 20 Rural & Community Hospitals in the US, is an independent, private, not-for-profit hospital.  Pomerene employs more than 325 employees while maintaining a medical staff with 80+ physicians. For more information, call (330) 674-1015 or visit www.pomerenehospital.org.