Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin is among the Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals that are being recognized for their “readiness to respond and care for stroke patients,” the hospital system has announced. The national awards come from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association program called Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award.

Hospitals must achieve 85% or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines – Stroke achievement indicators for two or more…