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Haskell Memorial Hospital earns first national stroke care recognition
By Shelly Womack at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Haskell Memorial Hospital has earned national recognition for the first time for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association's 2026 Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award. The award recognizes t...
Key takeaway The award recognizes the hospital's performance in delivering timely, evidence-based stroke care and is based on Get With [...
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Haskell Memorial Hospital's achievement in earning the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award has significant implications for the local community. This recognition demonstrates the hospital's dedication to delivering high-quality stroke care, which is crucial in rural areas where access to specialized medical services can be limited. For residents of Haskell and surrounding areas, this award provides assurance that they can receive timely and evidence-based stroke care close to home, reducing the need to travel to larger cities for treatment. The hospital's commitment to stroke care also reflects the broader efforts of local healthcare providers to address the unique challenges of rural healthcare, where resources and personnel can be scarce. As the hospital continues to build on this achievement, it will be important to monitor how this recognition impacts patient outcomes and the overall quality of care in the region.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Haskell Memorial Hospital has earned national recognition for the first time for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association's 2026 Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award. The award recognizes t...
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