Area hospitals recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for those with heart disease and stroke

There are 2,600 hospitals nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Several received awards, including five in this area. 

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.

“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Jason Stulb, Executive Director, Rochester and Buffalo, American Heart Association. “Access to high-quality care is something that everyone should have, and the Get With The Guidelines program helps ensure all patients can access high-quality care amid adversity.”

Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. Highland Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester Regional Health United Memorial Medical Center, Unity Hospital, and UR Medicine – Strong Memorial Hospital were among the hospitals recognized this year.

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