Heart failure affects 5.7 million Americans, and stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association 2026 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines program, UC Health qualified for the awards by demonstrating its commitment to consistently providing high quality of care.
Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to deliver proven knowledge and guidelines that work in daily practice, ensuring more Cincinnatians experience longer, healthier lives.
This year, UC Health received these achievement awards:
Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus award
Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award
- UC Medical Center
- West Chester Hospital
"This recognition demonstrates UCMC's sustained dedication to excellence in evidence-based heart failure care. It reflects the collaboration, expertise and commitment of our multidisciplinary team. Patients have access to reliable, quality care that improves recovery, reduces the risk of readmission and improves quality of life,” said Maggie Martino BSN, RN, Heart Failure Nurse Clinician, and Phuong Riedy BSN, RN, Heart Failure Nurse Clinician.
"When a stroke occurs, every second matters. This award reflects the dedication of our team to providing rapid, evidence-based care that gives patients the best possible opportunity for recovery. We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care to the communities we serve," said Alicia Harness, RN, BSN, CNRN, SCRN, Stroke Nurse Coordinator, UC Medical Center.
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About UC Health
UC Health is Greater Cincinnati's adult academic health system—where world-class care, groundbreaking research and the next generation of medicine come together to transform health and improve life within our community.
About Get With The Guidelines
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
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