Local Aspirus Hospitals Recognized for Get With the Guidelines Stroke Program

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 -- 11:00 AM

(Nida Tazeen, Wausau Daily Herald) Seventeen Aspirus Health hospitals have received national recognition from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke program for meeting evidence-based standards in stroke care across Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.

According to Nida Tazeen with the Wausau Daily Herald, the awards highlight hospitals’ performance in delivering timely stroke treatment and improving patient outcomes, according to a community announcement.

The recognition reflects measurements tied to rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients, a condition that remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States.

Hospitals participating in the American Heart Association program are evaluated on their ability to provide guideline-directed stroke care intended to improve survival rates and reduce disability.

Aspirus said the following facilities earned recognition through the Get With The Guidelines® program:

• Aspirus Wausau Hospital — Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Aspirus Medford Hospital — Stroke Gold Plus, Rural Stroke Gold, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital — Stroke Silver Plus, Rural Stroke Gold, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Aspirus Stanley Hospital — Stroke Silver Plus, Rural Stroke Silver

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