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Aspirus Health Recognized by American Heart Association with 2025 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Awards

  • Published: 10/24/2025

Several Aspirus Health hospitals have earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for their commitment to following research-based guidelines to improve outcomes for stroke patients. The 2025 Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke awards highlight the dedication of Aspirus teams to providing high-quality, life-saving care.

Heart disease and stroke remain among the leading causes of death in the United States. Evidence shows that patients have better recoveries when care teams consistently follow clinical guidelines. The Get With The Guidelines program helps hospitals apply the latest, research-based knowledge to achieve faster treatment times, reduce readmissions, and improve patient survival.

“Receiving these awards demonstrates our unwavering commitment to patient care,” said Lisa Ebert, Aspirus System Stroke Network Coordinator. “Our teams work tirelessly to ensure stroke patients receive the highest standard of care, which can mean faster recoveries and healthier outcomes.”

The following Aspirus hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association in 2025:

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • Aspirus Medford Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and Rural Stroke Gold
  • Aspirus Langlade Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold
  • Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • Aspirus Eagle River Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Silver
  • Aspirus Iron River Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus and Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze and Rural Stroke Silver
  • Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Silver and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze and Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Aspirus Stanley Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze and Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Aspirus Merrill Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital – Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Bronze
  • Howard Young Medical Center – Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Bronze

“These awards showcase Aspirus Health’s focus on delivering consistent, evidence-based care for stroke patients,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee.

The recognition reflects a broader effort by hospitals nationwide to improve stroke outcomes through proven treatment protocols and collaboration with organizations like the American Heart Association.