American Heart Association Recognizes 82 Illinois Hospitals for High-Quality Heart Care

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized 82 hospitals in Illinois for their exceptional heart care, as part of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by promoting high-quality, science-based care. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, with someone experiencing a heart attack or stroke every 40 seconds.

A total of 14 Chicago hospitals were recognized, including Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. The AHA awards hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of healthcare professionals in Illinois to provide the best possible care to their patients.

Key Takeaways:

• The American Heart Association recognizes 82 hospitals in Illinois for their high-quality heart care, as part of the Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative.
• 14 Chicago hospitals were recognized for their exceptional heart care, including Advocate Christ Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
• The AHA awards hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure patients have access to lifesaving care.
• Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, with someone experiencing a heart attack or stroke every 40 seconds.
• The American Heart Association provides guidelines for high-quality heart care, and hospitals are recognized for their adherence to these guidelines.
• The AHA's Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by promoting high-quality, science-based care.
• The recognition of these hospitals demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care to their patients.

Statistics:

• 82 hospitals in Illinois were recognized for their high-quality heart care, as part of the Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative.
• 14 Chicago hospitals were recognized, representing the majority of the hospitals recognized statewide.
• 1 in 4 deaths in the United States are due to heart disease and stroke.
• 1 in 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a heart attack or stroke.
• The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure patients have access to lifesaving care.

Sources:

• American Heart Association. (2023). Get With The Guidelines(r) Program.
• [Definition of Get With The Guidelines(r) (publicly available on AHA's website)]
• American Heart Association. (2023). Heart Disease and Stroke.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Heart Disease and Stroke Death Rates.