SEATTLE, July 22, 2024 — 47 hospitals in Washington are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs 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, celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, 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 Shahriar Heidary, M.D., president, American Heart Association Puget Sound board of directors and cardiology, medical director specialty services, Sea Mar Community Health Centers. “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.”

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 Washington, 47 hospitals were recognized this year:

  • Confluence Health – Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee
  • EvergreenHealth Monroe, Monroe
  • EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Kirkland
  • Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Aberdeen
  • Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
  • Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend
  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland
  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare, Ellensburg
  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Vancouver
  • MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma
  • MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Auburn
  • MultiCare Covington Medical Center, Covington
  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Spokane
  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma
  • MultiCare Yakima Memorial, Yakima
  • Newport Hospital and Health Services, Newport
  • Ocean Beach Hospital, Ilwaco
  • Overlake Medical Center and Clinics, Bellevue
  • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver
  • PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, Longview
  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Bellingham
  • PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, Sedro Woolley
  • Providence Centralia Hospital, Centralia
  • Providence Holy Family Hospital, Spokane
  • Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Everett
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, Spokane
  • Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia
  • Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle
  • Saint Anne Hospital, Burien 
  • Saint Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor  
  • Saint Clare Hospital, Lakewood
  • Saint Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma
  • Saint Michael Medical Center, Silverdale
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw
  • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
  • Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill Campus, Seattle
  • Swedish Medical Center – Edmonds, Edmonds
  • Swedish Medical Center – First Hill Campus, Seattle
  • Swedish Medical Center – Issaquah Campus, Issaquah
  • Three Rivers Hospital, Brewster
  • TriState Health, Clarkston
  • University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle
  • UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center, Renton
  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Campus, Seattle
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, Seattle
  • Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics, Colfax 

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 a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.  To reach the American Heart Association in Washington visit heart.org/Washington or on Facebook, Instagram or X.   

For Media Inquiries:

Valerie Koch, Valerie.koch@heart.org 

Francesca Minas, Francesca.minas@heart.org

For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)

heart.org and stroke.org