MercyOne Medical Centers Receive 20 American Heart Association Achievement Awards

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MercyOne Medical Centers across Iowa have demonstrated exceptional commitment to high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care, earning 20 American Heart Association achievement awards. These awards acknowledge MercyOne's dedication to following research-based guidelines, leading to improved outcomes, shorter recovery times, and fewer hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are significant health concerns in the United States, with someone experiencing a stroke or heart attack every 40 seconds, and accounting for the No. 1 and No. 5 leading causes of death in the country, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • MercyOne Medical Centers across Iowa received 20 American Heart Association achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care.
  • The awards recognize MercyOne's adherence to research-based guidelines, resulting in more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer hospital readmissions.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. experiences a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 leading causes of death in the U.S.
  • Studies show that patients tend to recover more effectively when providers consistently follow established treatment guidelines.
  • Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline programs leverage the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to support hospitals nationwide.
  • MercyOne's teams are highly experienced and deserving of recognition for raising the bar on their high standards of care.
  • MercyOne received specific awards in multiple categories, including Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards.

Statistics:

  • 20 American Heart Association achievement awards were received by MercyOne Medical Centers across Iowa.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. experiences a stroke or heart attack.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 leading causes of death in the U.S.
  • Patients recover more effectively when providers follow treatment guidelines, according to studies.
  • MercyOne participated in the Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline programs to improve quality of care.

Sources:

  • "MercyOne Medical Centers issued the following news release: MercyOne Medical Centers across Iowa have received a total of 20 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke..."
  • Contify.com, 2017

Source: MercyOne Medical Centers