The American Stroke Association recently awarded the Stroke Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn., its Get With the Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for stroke patients.

GWTG is a hospital-based improvement program that empowers healthcare teams to save lives and reduce healthcare costs by helping hospitals follow evidence-based guidelines. Visit www.americanheart.org for information.