More than 60 hospitals in Washington recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
SEATTLE, August 11, 2026 — 61 hospitals across Washington are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement programs.
Nationwide, more than 3,000 hospitals take part in these efforts, helping ensure patients receive care aligned with the most up‑to‑date, research‑based treatment guidelines.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report. These conditions require swift, proven treatment to achieve the best outcomes. Through Get With The Guidelines, hospitals use real‑time data, clinical best practices and performance feedback to improve adherence to evidence‑based care for conditions such as stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Susie Woo, M.D., FACC, cardiologist and board president, American Heart Association, 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.”
Participation in Get With The Guidelines has been associated with better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality, and the program has also been shown to reduce disparities in care for several populations. Since its launch more than two decades ago, millions of patient records have contributed to registries that help drive research and real‑world improvements in cardiovascular care.
In Washington, these hospitals were recognized this year:
- Arbor Health Morton Hospital - Morton
- Columbia Basin Hospital - Ephrata
- Columbia County Health System - Dayton
- Confluence Health Hospital - Wenatchee
- EvergreenHealth Medical Center - Kirkland
- EvergreenHealth Monroe - Monroe
- Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital - Aberdeen
- Harborview Medical Center - Seattle
- Island Health - Anacortes
- 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 Capital Medical Center - Olympia
- MultiCare Covington Medical Center - Covington
- MultiCare Deaconess Hospital - Spokane
- MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital - Puyallup
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - Tacoma
- MultiCare Valley Hospital - Spokane Valley
- MultiCare Yakima Memorial - Yakima
- Newport Hospital and Health Services - Newport
- Ocean Beach Hospital - Ilwaco
- Othello Community Hospital - Othello
- 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 - Spokane
- Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla
- Providence St. Peter Hospital - Olympia
- Pullman Regional Hospital - Pullman
- Saint Anne Hospital - Burien
- Saint Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor
- Saint Clare Hospital - Lakewood
- Saint Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma
- Saint Michael Medical Center - Silverdale
- Samaritan - Moses Lake
- Seattle Children's Hospital - Seattle
- Skagit Valley Hospital - Mount Vernon
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital - Snoqualmie
- St. Elizabeth Hospital - Enumclaw
- St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way
- Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus - Seattle
- Swedish Medical Center - Edmonds
- Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus - Seattle
- Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah Campus
- Three Rivers Hospital - Brewster
- Trios Health - Kennewick
- TriState Health - Clarkston
- University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle
- UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center - Renton
- Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle
- Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics - Colfax
- Willapa Harbor Hospital - South Bend
To learn more about the American Heart Association’s quality improvement programs, visit 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. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. In Washington, visit heart.org/Washington, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X.
For Media Inquiries:
Lily Gordon: lily.gordon@heart.org
Valerie Koch: valerie.koch@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
