Three North Country Hospitals Recognized for Heart Disease and Stroke Care

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Three hospitals in the North Country, New York - Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital, and Samaritan Medical Center - have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke. These hospitals participate in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative, which aims to provide high-quality, science-based care to patients with heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, and swift and proven treatment is crucial for the best outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.
  • There are 4,800 hospitals nationwide that participate in the Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • 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.
  • 82 hospitals in New York State were recognized this year for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines.
  • The American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access to lifesaving care for all patients.

Statistics:

  • Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack.
  • 4,800 hospitals nationwide participate in the Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • 82 hospitals in New York State were recognized this year for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines.
  • 35 million volunteers support the American Heart Association globally.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association
  • U.S. News & World Report (https://usnewsbrandfuse.com/AmericanHeartAssociation/)