Deans' stroke musings: Freeman Health System receives ‘Get With the Guidelines' awards for heart, stroke care

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Freeman Health System receives ‘Get With the Guidelines' awards for heart, stroke care

Only a failed hospital would tout 'care' awards rather than telling us RECOVERY RESULTS!

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Freeman Health System receives ‘Get With the Guidelines' awards for heart, stroke care

Freeman Health System recently received three "Get With the Guidelines" achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

"The receipt of these accolades is a testament to the dedication and commitment of every team across Freeman Health System. I am so proud of the work our teams do every day," Freeman Health System President and CEO Matt Fry said in a statement. "Their focus on providing high-quality, contemporary healthcare is truly inspiring. It is an honor to serve our community, and our entire team is committed to continuing our pursuit of expanding access, improving quality, enhancing the patient experience and reducing costs."

Freeman received the following achievement awards:

• Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center, Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

• Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI, Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

• Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

"It is such an honor for Freeman Health System to be recognized for these awards," Dr. Matthew Grounds, stroke medical director, and Kelley King, RN and accreditation coordinator, said in a statement. "This demonstrates Freeman's commitment to following best practice guidelines in caring for stroke patients. Great leadership and teamwork make this possible, and we are proud of this."

According to Freeman, each year, more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome, according to the American Heart Association. About 30% of ACS cases are classified as STEMI, caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association.

Since 2019, Freeman Health System has earned 12 "Get With the Guidelines" achievement awards, including five in 2025.(So, a COMPLETE FUCKING FAILURE FOR 6 YEARS ALREADY! Going for a record?)