(Dubuque, IA) -- An Iowa hospital is getting national recognition for providing high-quality care to stroke patients.
The American Heart Association gave the Unity Point Health Finley Hospital in Dubuque the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for their commitment to keeping patient care up to date with the latest treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines helps ensure patients receive care that aligns with the most recent research and evidence-based guidelines.
The hospital also helps educate patients on how to maintain and improve their health.
Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.
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