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Western Missouri Medical Center Receives Three American Heart Association Awards

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Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for high-quality cardiovascular care. The hospital has demonstrated its commitment to following up-to-date guidelines for treating heart disease and stroke, which has led to improved patient outcomes and reduced readmissions. The awards recognize WMMC's dedication to providing the best possible care for patients with heart disease and stroke.

Key Takeaways:

  • WMMC received the Get With The Guidelines-Rural Stroke Gold award, which recognizes the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The hospital also received the Get With The Guidelines-Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold award, which acknowledges its dedication to providing timely and effective care for patients with acute coronary syndromes.
  • WMMC received the Get With The Guidelines-Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referring Bronze Plus award, which recognizes the hospital's commitment to referring patients to specialized care when necessary.
  • The hospital has previously received the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award in 2024 and has advanced to the Gold award and additional recognition for STEMI care in 2025.
  • The awards are a result of WMMC's dedication to applying the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in the local community.
  • A ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a severe type of heart attack where a coronary artery is completely blocked, leading to a lack of oxygen supply to the heart muscle and potential damage.
  • WMMC's team is dedicated to providing time-critical treatment that restores blood flow as quickly as possible to prevent irreversible heart damage.
  • The hospital's commitment to cardiovascular care is recognized by the American Heart Association and has improved patient outcomes and reduced readmissions in the local community.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program is a hospital-based quality improvement initiative that helps ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.

Statistics:

  • Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update.
  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update.
  • Patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines, according to studies cited by the American Heart Association.
  • WMMC has received the Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for high-quality cardiovascular care.
  • WMMC has improved patient outcomes and reduced readmissions in the local community through its dedication to cardiovascular care.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines
  • Western Missouri Medical Center Press Release
  • American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update

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