CCH Recognized for Efforts to Improve Care for Diabetes Patients
July 14, 2025
Central Carolina Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for 2025.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Central Carolina Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
The Target: Type 2 Diabetes program aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
This is the second time in three years that CCH has been recognized by the Association for its diabetes care. The hospital also received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes award in 2023. The 2025 award is based on hospital patient data for calendar year 2024.
“We are pleased to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association for our sustained commitment to providing quality care to patients with diabetes,” said Dave Santoemma, CEO of CCH. “The net result of these efforts will be to ensure that more people living in Sanford and Lee County can experience longer, healthier lives.”
“CCH is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Connette Gill, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at CCH. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better.”
Each year, Get With The Guidelines program participants qualify for awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.