JACKSON, TN. — West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus achievement, along with the Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognitions. These awards reflect the hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based stroke care for patients across West Tennessee.
When a stroke happens, every minute matters. At Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, physicians, nurses, emergency department teams, EMS partners and stroke specialists work together to quickly recognize symptoms, begin treatment and coordinate advanced care that gives patients the best possible chance for recovery.
“As one of the busiest stroke centers in Tennessee, this award reflects the relentless commitment to delivering exceptional stroke care when every minute counts. We’re grateful to provide the region with timely, evidence-based treatment that gives patients the best possible chance for recovery.” said Dr. Lee Murray, Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Medical Director.
In addition to its stroke achievements, the hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition. This award recognizes hospitals that provide the latest evidence-based care for stroke patients living with Type 2 diabetes,helping improve outcomes for patients at higher risk for complications.
As a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital provides a coordinated system for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients, offering advanced expertise and resources that help improve outcomes throughout the region.
For patients and families across West Tennessee, these recognitions represent more than awards—they reflect a continued commitment to providing advanced stroke care when it matters most.
About West Tennessee Healthcare:
West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org
