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Gold Plus Award



The American Heart Association 
and American Stroke Association
recognize Iredell Memorial for
achieving 85% or higher adherence
to all Get with the Guidelines® Stroke
Performance Achievement Indicators
for consecutive 12-month intervals
and 75% or higher compliance with
6 pf 10 Get with the Guidelines®
Stroke Quality measures to improve
quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Quality

Our physicians, staff and volunteers all work very hard to provide our patients with compassionate, quality care. Our commitment is recognized by the certifications and accreditations that we regularly achieve.

Joint Commission Top Performer
Iredell Health System has been named as one of the nation's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. 

Iredell Health System was recognized in four different areas: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care. Read the full article.

Gold Plus Stroke Award & Gold Heart Failure Award Winner
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognizes Iredell Health System's commitment to patient care.

Diabetes Center

Our diabetes self-management training program is certified by the American Diabetes Association.

Cancer Program
The hospital's cancer program is accredited with Commendation as a Community Hospital Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

Joint Commission
Iredell Memorial Hospital and Iredell Home Health are fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization and is governed by a board that includes physicians, nurses, and consumers. It sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world. 

Stroke Center Certification
The Joint Commission has certified Iredell Memorial Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center for our long-term success in improving the outcomes of stroke patients. Our designation as a Primary Stroke Center means we have:

  • A trained team that can quickly diagnose and treat stroke patients
  •  Established protocols in evaluating stroke patients
  • Technologies to diagnose and treat stroke patients
  • Ongoing education to stay abreast of innovations in stroke treatment
  • A proven record for long-term success in improving outcomes

When a stroke strikes, every second counts. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Quick diagnosis and treatment are critical to surviving a stroke.

Visit the Joint Commission web site.

Patient Satisfaction
Iredell Memorial uses Professional Research Consultants to randomly survey patients shortly after their discharge from the hospital. Our scores are sufficient to earn some of our nursing units four-star and five-star patient satisfaction awards.

Iredell Memorial is also a member of:
North Carolina Hospital Association & American Hospital Association

Licensed by: 
The State of North Carolina

Certified by:
The Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

Individuals shall be accorded impartial access to treatment or accommodations that are available or medically indicated, regardless of race, creed, gender, gender identify, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or source of payment.