08/12/2026
🏆 Excellence in stroke care starts with an exceptional team!
Sharon Hospital has earned the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus and Rural Stroke Gold awards! For patients and families in the Sharon area, these awards reinforce that great stroke care is available close to home. ❤️
“This national recognition reflects Sharon Hospital’s commitment to providing effective, timely stroke care,” says Christina McCulloch, president of Sharon Hospital. “For a rural community, access to high-quality stroke care can make a meaningful difference for patients and families. I’m grateful to our teams for their dedication to clinical excellence and to ensuring our community receives the care it deserves.”
“Receiving these awards demonstrates that we provide consistent, excellent stroke care,” says Melissa Braislin, director of rehabilitation and cardiology services and stroke program coordinator at Sharon Hospital. “Our team works every day to follow proven guidelines, respond quickly and coordinate care from the emergency department through recovery. This recognition reinforces the trust our patients and community place in us when every second matters.”
If stroke symptoms appear, remember the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T.:
🧠 Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
🧠 Eyes: Sudden vision changes in one or both eyes
🧠 Face: Facial drooping on one side
🧠 Arms: Arm weakness or numbness
🧠 Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
🧠 Time: Time to call 911 immediately. Do not drive yourself to the hospital. Emergency medical services can begin the stroke evaluation and help expedite care at the emergency department.
Congratulations to the Sharon Hospital team for continuing to raise the standard for high-quality stroke care in our community! 👏