American Heart Association Recognizes Four Southern Tier Hospitals for Excellence in Heart Disease and Stroke Care

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Four hospitals in the Southern Tier have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their exceptional care in treating heart disease and stroke patients, participating in the Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with stroke ranking fifth, and timely, high-quality treatment is crucial for the best outcomes. The American Heart Association aims to improve access to life-saving care, with its Get With The Guidelines program promoting consistency in following research-based guidelines across hospitals nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four hospitals in the Southern Tier have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their participation in the Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative: Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and UHS Wilson Medical Center.
  • These hospitals join 82 other hospitals in New York State and 4,800 nationwide in the initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for heart disease and stroke patients.
  • 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.
  • The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of high-quality care being accessible to all, with a focus on its Get With The Guidelines program.
  • The program recognizes hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure access to lifesaving care for all patients.
  • The American Heart Association is dedicated to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all through science-based care and access.

Statistics:

  • 4,800 hospitals nationwide participate in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative.
  • 82 hospitals in New York State were recognized for participating in the program.
  • 1 in 3 deaths worldwide is due to heart disease.*
  • Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability, respectively, in the United States.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack.

Sources:

  • "American Heart Association Recognizes 82 NY Hospitals with Prestigious Awards" (Publication date not specified)
  • "Get With The Guidelines(r) Homepage" (American Heart Association, No date)
  • Jami Evans, VP of development for the American Heart Association in Central New York (Quoted in text as of the press release's publication, though no specific date is provided)