Six Delaware hospitals honored for excellence in heart and stroke care

The American Heart Association recognized six Delaware hospitals for following evidence-based guidelines that improve patient outcomes in heart disease and stroke care. (Photo by Marek Studzinski)

Six hospitals in Delaware have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients facing heart disease and stroke, the nation’s leading causes of death.

The recognition comes through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative, a national quality improvement program that supports hospitals in providing evidence-based care for patients experiencing cardiovascular conditions. These efforts are part of the Association’s ongoing mission to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving treatment.

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“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Jim Murphy, executive director for the American Heart Association in Delaware. “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.”

The six Delaware hospitals honored this year include:

• Bayhealth Hospital – Kent Campus 
• Bayhealth Medical Center – Milford Memorial Hospital 
• Beebe Healthcare 
• Christiana Hospital 
• St. Francis Hospital 
• TidalHealth Nanticoke 

They are among the more than 4,800 hospitals nationwide participating in the initiative.

According ot the AHA, heart disease and stroke rank as the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States. 

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