Stroke Care

A Leading Center for Early Stroke Treatment

2021-aha-get-with-guidelines-gold-plus-stroke-type-2-diabetes.pngIn 2021, for the tenth year in a row, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Stroke Care earned the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, which includes an Honor Roll Elite distinction from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This award demonstrates Northern Light Health's commitment to providing high quality healthcare, as well as an ability to work as a dedicated team to serve patients with care that is appropriate and adheres to evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. These awards recognize Northern Light Health’s commitment to implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.