American Heart Association Recognizes 15 Hospitals in Hawai`i for Excellence in Heart Disease and Stroke Care

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The American Heart Association has acknowledged 15 hospitals in Hawai`i for their commitment to providing high-quality care for heart disease and stroke patients. These hospitals have been recognized through the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for patients experiencing heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in Hawai`i, highlighting the critical need for swift and effective treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • 15 hospitals in Hawai`i have been recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality care for heart disease and stroke patients.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative aims to improve outcomes for patients experiencing heart disease or stroke.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 causes of death in Hawai`i, respectively.
  • High-quality care is essential for ensuring the best outcomes for patients experiencing heart disease or stroke.
  • The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines.
  • The 15 hospitals recognized in Hawai`i include Adventist Health Castle Hilo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, and The Queen's Medical Center.
  • Michael Tanoue, MD, American Heart Association Hawai`i board president and cardiologist at The Queen's Health Systems, emphasized the importance of accessible high-quality care.
  • Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for their commitment to providing high-quality care.

Statistics:

  • Over 4,800 hospitals nationwide have been recognized through the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • Heart disease and stroke account for the No. 1 and No. 3 causes of death in Hawai`i, respectively.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack.

Sources:

  • "American Heart Association Recognizes 15 Hospitals in Hawai`i for Excellence in Heart Disease and Stroke Care." Press Release. American Heart Association.
  • American Heart Association. "Get With The Guidelines." American Heart Association.