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St. Michael Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to improving patient outcomes for heart disease and stroke through the Get With The Guidelines® initiative.
The Silverdale hospital was among 54 in Washington honored this year for consistently following up-to-date, research-based treatment protocols aimed at saving lives and reducing recovery times for people experiencing heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 2 and No. 5 causes of death in Washington, respectively.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Susie Woo, M.D., FACC, cardiologist and board president of the American Heart Association in Washington. “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. Congratulations to these teams for their hard work and commitment to improving patient care in Washington.”
The Get With The Guidelines® program recognizes hospitals for meeting or exceeding national standards in categories such as stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. More than 4,800 hospitals nationwide participate in the initiative.
For more information on the program, visit heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
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