Hospital included in annual Healthgrades awards, earning recognition for medical specialties
November 30, 2021 – Westside Regional Medical Center, a 250-bed acute care facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, is honored to be awarded Healthgrades’ recognitions in stroke and cardiac care, for consistently delivering clinical quality.
To earn these recognitions, nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country are evaluated using objective quality measures, including clinical outcomes, patient safety, and overall patient experience.
“Being recognized for stroke and cardiac care excellence again this year is a testament to the team and quality of care we provide at Westside,” said Barbara J. Simmons, RN, CEO of Westside Regional Medical Center. “When someone suffers a stroke or major cardiac event, getting timely care is critical. We are proud to offer some of the most robust and comprehensive care offerings for stroke and cardiac care in the community, and as our facility continues to expand and innovate, our focus is on further elevating the patient experience through quality care.”
This year, Westside was recognized for the following:
- Coronary Intervention Excellence Award
- Stroke Care Excellence Award
These recognitions further cement Westside’s commitment to stroke and cardiac excellence. Earlier this year, Westside was also recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines recognition for its rigorous quality measures in cardiovascular and stroke care, leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced lifesaving efforts.
For more information about Westside Regional Medical Center and its offerings, please visit www.westsideregional.com.
About Westside Regional Medical Center
Westside Regional Medical Center, an award-winning 250-bed hospital, is recognized for providing a wide array of services to the residents of Broward County, South Florida and visitors from around the world. We offer 24-hour comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including oncology, cardiology and emergency care. Westside Regional also offers the community with the latest in minimally invasive spine and colorectal surgery and is one of only nine Joint Commission certified centers in the United States for minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Not only is Westside Regional certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA), but it also received its Thrombectomy Capable Center certification from the Joint Commission. Westside Regional Medical Center is also a teaching and research facility, offering Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in podiatry, surgery and internal medicine. For over 45 years, Westside Regional Medical Center has been committed to expanding and improving every facet of the organization, devoting significant time and resources to enhancing the facility, staff and medical care. Westside Regional Medical Center has an outstanding staff, which includes physicians, specialists and employees, all of whom place importance in making their patients feel welcome and comfortable.