(Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.)- The Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Emergency Department was recently honored with the prestigious Partners in Stroke Care Award at the Wisconsin Stroke Coalition (WSC) Spring Meeting and 6th Annual Performance Improvement Awards.
Presented by the American Heart Association, this award recognizes health care teams that demonstrate outstanding collaboration and adherence to research-based standards in the treatment of stroke patients. It highlights the critical importance of a multidisciplinary approach to improving patient outcomes.
The Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Emergency Department earned this recognition for its exceptional coordination with the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department throughout 2024. Their joint efforts have enhanced the identification, transport, and immediate care of stroke patients, leading to faster treatment times and better overall outcomes.
“Receiving this award means that our community is working together to give our stroke patients the best possible care,” said Rochelle Anderson-Tesch, BSN, RN, Stroke Coordinator, Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids. “We are ready to provide the most up-to-date, research-based stroke care, and we want our community to know we’re here to help in their time of need.”
With May being Stroke Awareness Month, Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to always providing top-notch stroke care.
“It makes me proud as the Stroke Coordinator to receive this Partners in Stroke Care Award,” added Anderson-Tesch. “Our hospital staff and our local EMS partners are deeply committed to serving our community and the surrounding areas.”
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and strengthening partnerships that improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. For more information about stroke care, or Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, please visit aspirus.org.