Two Charlottesville Hospitals Recognized for Improving Heart Disease and Stroke Outcomes

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The American Heart Association has recognized two hospitals in Charlottesville, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and University of Virginia Medical Center, for their efforts to improve patient outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke through the Get With The Guidelines initiative. The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program aims to promote high-quality, science-based care and access to lifesaving treatment for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, making swift and proven treatment crucial for patient outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative recognizes hospitals for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and University of Virginia Medical Center were recognized for their efforts to improve patient outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke through the Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country each year for their commitment to providing high-quality, science-based care and access to lifesaving treatment for heart disease and stroke.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, making swift and proven treatment crucial for patient outcomes.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program aims to improve patient outcomes by promoting high-quality, science-based care and access to lifesaving treatment for heart disease and stroke.
  • The American Heart Association has been a leading source of health information for over 100 years, with a presence in over 35 million communities worldwide.
  • The association funds groundbreaking research, advocates for public health, and provides critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Statistics:

  • 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 has recognized over 4,800 hospitals nationwide for their participation in the Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • The American Heart Association has a presence in over 35 million communities worldwide, with a network of over 35 million volunteers.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association, "American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Initiative"
  • American Heart Association, "Get With The Guidelines"
  • American Heart Association, "heart.org/getwiththeguidelines"