{"id":232729,"date":"2025-07-10T13:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T17:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=232729"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:03:26","slug":"uconn-john-dempsey-hospital-nationally-recognized-for-excellence-in-stroke-and-heart-attack-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/07\/uconn-john-dempsey-hospital-nationally-recognized-for-excellence-in-stroke-and-heart-attack-care\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn John Dempsey Hospital Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke and Heart Attack Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uconnhealth.org\/locations\/uconn-john-dempsey-hospital\">UConn John Dempsey Hospital<\/a> continues to earn national honors for delivering lifesaving care to patients experiencing strokes and heart attacks. The hospital has once again received multiple American Heart Association (AHA) awards for excellence in stroke and cardiovascular treatment, continuing a longstanding tradition of high performance and commitment to quality.<\/p>\n<p>These honors reflect the hospital\u2019s sustained excellence in treating both stroke and heart attack patients, including those with complex conditions such as Type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get With The Guidelines\u00ae \u2013 Stroke Gold Plus Award (9th consecutive year)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mission: Lifeline\u00ae \u2013 STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award (11th consecutive year)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Get With The Guidelines\u00ae \u2013 Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-232732 size-medium img-responsive lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-180x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Plus Award badge from American Heart Association \" width=\"180\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-614x1024.jpg 614w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-768x1280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-252x420.jpg 252w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C-399x665.jpg 399w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_STROKE-TT2D-PLUS_2025_Gold_4C.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 180px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 180\/300;\" \/>The<strong> Stroke Gold Plus Award<\/strong> celebrates the hospital\u2019s ninth consecutive year of delivering stroke care that aligns with the latest, research-based national guidelines. The recognition also includes the <strong>Target: Type 2 Diabetes&#x2122; Honor Roll award<\/strong>, which highlights UConn John Dempsey Hospital\u2019s commitment to caring for stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes, who face an increased risk of complications.<\/p>\n<p>Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. The <strong>AHA\u2019s Get With The Guidelines\u00ae \u2013 Stroke<\/strong> initiative helps hospitals improve outcomes by ensuring consistent, timely care that reduces disability and improves survival rates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-232733 size-medium img-responsive lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-180x300.jpg\" alt=\"Stemi Award badge from American Heart Association \" width=\"180\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-614x1024.jpg 614w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-768x1280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-252x420.jpg 252w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C-399x665.jpg 399w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-STEMI-REC-TT2D_2025_Gold_4C.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 180px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 180\/300;\" \/>In cardiovascular care, the hospital once again earned high marks for its treatment of both ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) a severe form of heart attack caused by a full blockage of a coronary artery and non-ST elevation myocardial infarctions (NSTEMI), which are more common and require complex clinical management.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award<\/strong>, earned for the 11th straight year, recognizes hospitals that provide 24\/7 rapid response care and coordinate closely with emergency medical services to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. The <strong>NSTEMI Silver Award<\/strong> highlights the hospital\u2019s continued focus on guideline-driven care and recovery support for patients experiencing this more frequent, yet still dangerous, type of heart attack.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-232734 size-medium img-responsive lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-180x300.jpg\" alt=\"NSTEMI award badge from American Heart Association \" width=\"180\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-614x1024.jpg 614w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-768x1280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-252x420.jpg 252w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C-399x665.jpg 399w, https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GWTG_CAD-NSTEMI_TT2D_2025_Silver_4C.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 180px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 180\/300;\" \/>UConn John Dempsey Hospital also earned another <strong>Target: Type 2 Diabetes&#x2122; Honor Roll distinction<\/strong> in cardiovascular care\u2014recognizing its integrated care approach for patients who are at higher risk due to diabetes and other chronic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>These recognitions reaffirm UConn John Dempsey Hospital\u2019s role as a regional leader in emergency stroke and heart care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese national honors are a direct reflection of the talent, dedication, and teamwork of our clinical staff,\u201d said Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health. \u201cWe are proud to provide Connecticut residents with access to exceptional, evidence-based care that continues to improve outcomes and save lives.<\/p>\n<p>With its continued streak of national honors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uconnhealth.org\/locations\/uconn-john-dempsey-hospital\">UConn John Dempsey Hospital<\/a> remains at the forefront of evidence-based, time-sensitive care that saves lives and supports long-term recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UConn John Dempsey Hospital has once again been nationally recognized for delivering high-quality, lifesaving care\u2014earning three major 2025 awards from the American Heart Association.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":232754,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","wds_primary_category":0,"wds_primary_series":0,"wds_primary_attribution":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2429,1969,2288,1868,179],"tags":[],"magazine-issues":[],"coauthors":[2209],"class_list":["post-232729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards-scholarships","category-cardiology","category-neurology","category-meds","category-uconn-health"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-05 16:22:19","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/139"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232729"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232743,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232729\/revisions\/232743"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media\/232754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232729"},{"taxonomy":"magazine-issue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/magazine-issues?post=232729"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-rest\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=232729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}