All seven hospitals in AdventHealth’s East Florida Division have received the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus designation from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This recognition highlights their ability to provide consistent, evidence-based stroke care. The hospitals also earned places on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, indicating strong performance in key areas of stroke treatment.
The AdventHealth East Florida Division serves nearly 1.3 million people each year across facilities in Daytona Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, Palm Coast, and Tavares.
Wendy Weisheimer, neuroscience service line director for the division, stated: “Every second counts when it comes to stroke care. Our teams are trained and ready around the clock to deliver guideline-driven treatment. We’re honored by this recognition because it reflects our commitment to exceptional stroke care for our communities.”
AdventHealth Daytona Beach stands out as the only hospital in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties with Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV, an international accreditation body.
Dr. Andrew Weinfeld, chief clinical officer for AdventHealth East Florida Division, commented: “Our multidisciplinary teams follow standardized, evidence-based pathways designed to expedite diagnosis and treatment. That level of preparedness, reinforced through ongoing training and coordinated teamwork, translates into improved outcomes, shorter hospital stays and better recovery for our patients.”
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Treatments such as clot-busting drugs or procedures to remove clots are most effective when administered quickly using established protocols.
Weinfeld added: “These achievements aren’t about awards. They’re about people — our friends, our families, our neighbors — having the best possible chance at recovery because the right care was ready when they needed it.”
AdventHealth Orlando is located in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1908 and currently led by president Terry Shaw, it features a pediatric ward and functions as a training hospital.
