The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.
Nine hospitals in New Hampshire are among the 2,600 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.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
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. Each year, the Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.
In New Hampshire, 9 hospitals were recognized this year:
- Catholic Medical Center
- Concord Hospital
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Elliot Health System
- Exeter Hospital
- Parkland Medical Center
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- St. Joseph Hospital
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Visit U.S. News & World Report to view the full list of recipients by state and award. Learn more about Get With The Guidelines or Mission: Lifeline at www.heart.org/quality.