Hendrick Health nationally recognized for commitment to high-quality heart and stroke care

American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline awards for proven dedication to best practices and lifesaving care

Hendrick Health has received multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.

“We are very proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our commitment to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Martee Tebow, senior coordinator for Heart Attack/Stroke Program at Hendrick Health. “The Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in our region experience longer, healthier lives.”

With someone in the U.S. experiencing a stroke or heart attack every 40 seconds, it’s crucial for patients to receive care that adheres to the latest guidelines for stroke and cardiovascular care. Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline programs put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide.

As a participant in Mission Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs, Hendrick Health demonstrates its dedication to ensuring patient care is aligned with those latest guidelines. Ultimately the care provided leads to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.

Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South have been awarded the following American Heart Association/American Stroke Association awards:

Hendrick Medical Center

• Heart Attack
  • Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Award
  • Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Silver Award
• Stroke
  • Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award
  • Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Hendrick Medical Center South

• Stroke
  • Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award
  • Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

“We are pleased to recognize Hendrick Health for its commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said John Warner, MD, FAHA, past president of the American Heart Association and CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “Hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols often see improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for healthcare systems, families and communities.”