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Maureen Ducharme knew that she couldn't put off the procedure any longer. In 2009, Ducharme, 55, from Springfield, suffered two strokes within a couple of weeks.

Melrose resident Donald Rosen didn’t notice any of the signs, but the quick actions of his family, first responders and the stroke team at MelroseWakefield Hospital helped save his life when he suffered a stroke earlier this year. Mr. Rosen, 90, was found unresponsive in his home by a family member.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Saints campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the Main campus with its Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Patient recognized the signs of stroke and got help immediately.