The Medical Center at Bowling Green receives multiple awards from the Stroke Care Network
The Medical Center at Bowling Green is proud to receive the UK HealthCare & Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network’s 2026 Distinguished Poster Award for its outstanding quality improvement project, “Improving Thrombolytic Documentation Compliance in the Emergency Department.” The Medical Center at Bowling Green was also recognized as a co-recipient of the 2026 Door to Needle Hero Award, celebrating its exceptional achievement of administering thrombolytic, or clot-busting, therapy just 18 minutes after patient arrival.
Presented at the Stroke Care Network’s annual conference, the Distinguished Poster Award honors organizations committed to advancing stroke care. By implementing standardized education, individualized coaching, and real-time feedback, the hospital improved compliance with thrombolytic documentation, resulting in sustained performance gains and fewer documentation deficiencies.
“The hospital’s work is a model for how targeted process improvements can lead to meaningful, measurable changes in care delivery,” said Kelley Elkins, Managing Director of the Stroke Care Network. “Their project exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and excellence that this award was created to recognize.”
The Door to Needle Hero Award demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to delivering timely, life-saving stroke treatment. In stroke care, every minute matters, and rapid treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes while reducing the risk of long-term disability.
“This award reflects our team’s commitment to delivering timely, high-quality stroke care and continually improving how we serve our patients,” said Dr. William Moss, Chief Medical Officer at Med Center Health. “We are proud that the Stroke Care Network has recognized The
Medical Center at Bowling Green for improving stroke thrombolytic use and, in one patient’s case, administering clot-busting therapy just 18 minutes after arrival. Every minute matters during a stroke, and these achievements demonstrate the teamwork, preparation, and dedication that drive our care at Med Center Health.”
These awards highlight The Medical Center at Bowling Green’s commitment to clinical excellence and position the hospital as a leader in using structured protocols to elevate stroke care across the region.