Atlanta, Ga. (July 30, 2025) – Piedmont Healthcare has been recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions. Overall, Piedmont received 47 awards across its 26-hospital system.
Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke NSTEMI Gold Award
Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus:
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
- Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
- Piedmont Henry Hospital
- Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
- Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
- Piedmont Walton Hospital
Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite:
- Piedmont Augusta Hospital
- Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
- Piedmont Fayette Hospital
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center
- Piedmont Newnan Hospital
- Piedmont Newton Hospital
Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy:
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Award:
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
- Piedmont Macon North
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll:
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- Piedmont Augusta Hospital
- Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
- Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
- Piedmont Fayette Hospital
- Piedmont Henry Hospital
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center
- Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
- Piedmont Newnan Hospital
- Piedmont Newton Hospital
- Piedmont Macon North
- Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
- Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont is honored to be recognized for our dedication to helping stroke patients have the best possible chance of survival and quality of life. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and it is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.
Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die.
It's important to "BE FAST" as early detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and speeding up recovery time:
- B: Balance— watch for dizziness or loss of balance
- E: Eyes— check for vision loss or double vision
- F: Face— look for an uneven smile
- A: Arm— check if one arm is weak
- S: Speech— listen for slurred speech
- T: Time— call 911 at the first sign of a stoke
Get With The Guidelines put the expertise of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence and research-based guidelines. As a participant in both programs, Piedmont qualified for the awards by demonstrating how the organization has committed to improving quality care. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
For more information, visit piedmont.org/stroke.