Norton Healthcare Receives American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Awards

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Norton Healthcare, a healthcare provider, has demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care, receiving American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards. The awards recognize Norton Healthcare's adherence to research-based guidelines, which has led to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are significant causes of death in the United States, with Kentucky and Indiana being part of the "Stroke Belt" with higher mortality rates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Norton Healthcare received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care.
  • The awards recognize Norton Healthcare's adherence to research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, with Kentucky and Indiana being part of the "Stroke Belt" with higher mortality rates.
  • Norton Healthcare facilities received various achievement awards, including Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus and Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze with Target: Stroke Honor Roll.
  • Norton Healthcare is committed to supporting its community in prevention, treatment, and recovery of heart disease and stroke conditions.
  • Studies show that patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
  • Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.
  • Norton Healthcare's commitment to adhering to treatment guidelines has led to improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.
  • The awards were received by Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital, and Norton Women's and Children's Hospital.
  • Norton Healthcare's senior system vice president and strategy officer, Steven Hester MD, MBA, stated that the hospital is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes.
  • The American Heart Association's Quality Oversight Committee praised Norton Healthcare's commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care.

Statistics:

  • Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States (American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update).
  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States (American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update).
  • Kentucky and Indiana are part of the "Stroke Belt" with higher mortality rates for stroke and heart disease.
  • 130 years of faith heritage have guided Norton Healthcare's mission to provide quality health care (Source: Norton Healthcare).
  • Norton Healthcare has a significant presence in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky, and beyond (Source: Norton Healthcare).

Sources:

  • American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update
  • Norton Healthcare press release dated August 21
  • Norton Healthcare
  • American Heart Association