Genesis earns national recognition for expert stroke care
Friday, September 18, 2026
Genesis HealthCare System has been recognized for delivering high-quality stroke care, earning the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition.
“Every patient deserves access to expert care close to home,” said Scott Wegner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Genesis HealthCare System. “Behind every stroke patient is a family counting on us to provide the right care at the right time. These recognitions reflect our team’s commitment to helping patients receive timely treatment and compassionate support throughout their recovery.”
This national recognition reflects Genesis' ongoing commitment to helping stroke patients receive timely, evidence-based care when every minute matters.
Genesis earned the awards by consistently meeting or exceeding national standards for stroke treatment and following evidence-based guidelines designed to improve patient outcomes. These efforts help ensure patients throughout Southeastern Ohio have access to advanced stroke care close to home when time is critical.