Several Miami Valley area hospitals are among 4,800 being recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative, aimed at improving outcomes for heart disease and stroke patients.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively, highlighting the need for swift and effective treatment protocols. The American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access for patients.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Stephanie Yenn, executive director at the American Heart Association – Dayton. “High-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work toward our shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”
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Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. In Ohio, 98 hospitals were recognized this year, including the following 17 in the Dayton area:…