Memorial Health System Recognized By The American Heart Association For The Year
Memorial Health System has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its continued success using the Get With The Guidelines® Program, a proven in-hospital approach to improving patient outcomes across cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. Memorial Health System was awarded with the following:
- Get With The Guidelines® Rural Health Silver Award
It’s proven that people who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than those living in urban areas, have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease, and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality—a gap that has grown over the past two decades.
The Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke program improves care by promoting consistent adherence to the latest scientific treatment guidelines. Numerous published studies demonstrate the program’s success in achieving measurable patient outcome improvements. Get With The Guidelines® utilizes the expertise of the American Heart Association for hospitals nationwide by helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
Marietta Memorial Hospital and Belpre Medical Campus’ Emergency Department (ED) are both certified as Stroke Centers (PSC) by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (ACHC)—an honor reserved for hospitals that exceed national standards for stroke care. We are proud to provide lifesaving care and brain-preserving treatments as well as the latest diagnostic equipment.
About Get With The Guidelines®
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines® has touched the lives of more than 12 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
