Central Maine Medical Center has once again received the American Heart Association’s Get with The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
CMMC was recognized for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report.
Get with The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association into hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines.
Central Maine Healthcare is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Angela Dubuc, regional performance improvement director for Central Maine Healthcare. “Get with The Guidelines helps our teams put proven science into practice every day.
Research shows this approach can support better recovery, with the ultimate goal of helping people in central Maine live longer, healthier lives.”