American Heart Association Recognizes 33 Hospitals in Oregon and Southwest Washington for Commitment to Improving Health Outcomes

Thirty-three hospitals in Oregon and southwest Washington have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions. The recognition is tied to the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines and other quality improvement initiatives that help care teams use evidence-based science to guide treatment decisions. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, making swift and proven treatment crucial for patient outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

• Thirty-three hospitals in Oregon and southwest Washington have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
• The recognition is tied to the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines and other quality improvement initiatives that help care teams use evidence-based science to guide treatment decisions.
• Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
• Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack, emphasizing the need for high-quality care.
• Dr. Derenda Schubert, American Heart Association Oregon and southwest Washington volunteer board president, notes that high-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work toward a shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.
• A total of 29 hospitals in Oregon and four hospitals in southwest Washington were recognized this year, including Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, and others.

Statistics:

• Over 4,800 hospitals nationwide have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
• Every 2.9 minutes, someone in America dies from coronary heart disease, citing the importance of swift and proven treatment.
• The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country each year for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.
• 35 million volunteers globally support the American Heart Association in its mission to drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care.

Sources:

• American Heart Association
• U.S. News & World Report: [https://www.usnewsbrandfuse.com/AmericanHeartAssociation/](https://www.usnewsbrandfuse.com/AmericanHeartAssociation/)
• American Heart Association Press Release (August 5): Nearly 5,000 Organizations Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Cardiovascular Care.