56 Bay Area Hospitals Recognized for High-Quality Cardiac Care

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The American Heart Association has announced that 56 hospitals in the Bay Area have been recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality cardiac care through the Get With The Guidelines initiative. This program aims to improve outcomes for patients suffering from heart disease and stroke, which are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. The American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality care, ensuring that all patients have access to lifesaving care. Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke or heart attack, and these hospitals are working towards the shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative involves 4,800 hospitals nationwide, with 56 participating in the Bay Area.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
  • Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure access to lifesaving care.
  • The 56 Bay Area hospitals recognized this year are listed below:

+ Adventist Health St Helena, St Helena

+ Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco, South San Francisco

+ Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center, Walnut Creek

+ Many others, listed in the original text.

  • "Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack," said Nicole Rosendale, M.D., President of the American Heart Association Greater Bay Area Division Board of Directors and Associate Professor of Neurology, UCSF.
  • High-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work towards the American Heart Association's shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Statistics:

  • 56 bay area hospitals are recognized for their commitment to high-quality cardiac care.
  • 4,800 hospitals nationwide participate in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke or heart attack.
  • The American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality care, ensuring access to lifesaving care for all patients.
  • Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and stroke is the No. 5 cause of death.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association press release regarding the Get With The Guidelines initiative and participating Bay Area hospitals.
  • Nicole Rosendale, M.D., President of the American Heart Association Greater Bay Area Division Board of Directors and Associate Professor of Neurology, UCSF.