AUSTIN, July 26, 2022 — 13 hospitals in Central Texas earned 45 of the 2,600 nationwide recognitions awarded by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Board President Dr. Caitlin Giesler. “Access to high-quality care is something that everyone should have, and the Get With The Guidelines program helps ensure all patients can access high-quality care amid adversity.”
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.
Travis County had 7 hospitals earn 26 honors in the 2022 awards recognition release including 12 Gold level honors. Hospitals earning recognition were:
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Pflugerville
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- North Austin Medical Center
- Seton Medical Center Austin
- South Austin Hospital
- St. David’s Medical Center
Williamson County had 16 honors and eight Gold level awards spread amongst five hospitals in the county. Those hospitals include:
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock
- Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
- Round Rock Medical Center
- Seton Medical Center Williamson
- St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
In Hays County, Ascension Seton Hays earned three stroke awards including a Gold level stroke award.
Learn more at heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
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