Mary Lanning Healthcare Receives Recognition for Rural Stroke Care

The Mary Lanning Healthcare Stroke Program recently received recognition for its efforts  to address the unique health needs of rural communities. 

MLH received the new American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke Rural  Recognition Silver for its efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural healthcare outcome disparities.  

According to the AHA, people who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer  than their urban counterparts and have a 40 percent higher likelihood of developing heart  disease. They face a 30 percent increased risk for stroke mortality, a gap that has grown over the  past two decades. 

“We are proud that our team at MLH has been recognized for the important work we do every day  to improve the lives of people in central Nebraska,” said Andrew McCarty, MLH Stroke Coordinator.  “As a hospital in a rural community, we strive to provide a high standard of care.” 

The MLH Stroke Program has been accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center  since 2011. It is one of 11 Certified Primary Stroke Centers in Nebraska. The program uses the most  current, evidence-based guidelines in stroke diagnosis, treatment, acute care and rehabilitation.  

The program has received several other AHA Get With the Guidelines honors in other categories, as  well. 

For more information, please see www.marylanning.org/stroke.