The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to life-saving care
SEATTLE, July 22, 2024 — Forty-seven Washington hospitals are among more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide participating in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease and stroke are the number one and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require prompt, evidence-based treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, the American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke or heart attack,” said Shahriar Heidary, MD, chair of the board of directors for the American Heart Association Puget Sound and cardiology medical director of specialty services, Sea Mar Community Health Centers. “High-quality care should be accessible to everyone, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help us 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 that all patients have access to life-saving care. In Washington, 47 hospitals were recognized this year:
- Confluence Health – Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee
- EvergreenHealth Monroe, Monroe
- EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Kirkland
- Haven Regional Health Hospital, Aberdeen
- Harborview Medical Center, Seattle
- Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland
- Kittitas Valley Health Care, Ellensburg
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Centre, Vancouver
- MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma
- MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Auburn
- MultiCare Covington Medical Center, Covington
- MultiCare Diaconess 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
- St. Anne’s Hospital, Burien
- St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor
- Saint Clare Hospital, Lakewood
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Tacoma
- St Michael’s Medical Centre, 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
For more information, visit heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a tireless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We work to ensure equitable health in all communities. Through partnerships with countless organizations and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for public health, and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. In 2024—our centennial year—we’ll celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we enter our second century of bold discovery and impact, our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us at 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, [email protected]
Francesca Minas, [email protected]
For public inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
