70 Kentucky Hospitals Recognized by the American Heart Association
In an inspiring recognition initiative, the American Heart Association has honored 70 hospitals across Kentucky for their commitment to advancing care for patients suffering from heart disease and stroke. This acknowledgment stems from the hospitals' participation in the Get With The Guidelines® program, which promotes adherence to evidence-based care practices.
About the Get With The Guidelines® Program
Get With The Guidelines® is a program that supports the implementation of quality improvement protocols in hospitals nationwide. More than 3,000 hospitals participate, working collectively to ensure that patients receive care that is aligned with the latest research and treatment guidelines. This program focuses on conditions that require prompt interventions, helping hospitals to adopt clinical best practices and utilize real-time data to improve performance on various measures of care.
Impact of the Program on Patient Outcomes
Heart disease and stroke are recognized as significant health concerns, being the leading and fourth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. Following the 2026 American Heart Association Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report, these conditions necessitate quick and effective treatment to ensure favorable patient outcomes. The Get With The Guidelines® program has been shown to contribute positively to patient outcomes, with research indicating improved rates of recovery, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates among participants. Additionally, the initiative has proven effective in narrowing healthcare disparities by enhancing access to quality care for diverse populations.
List of Recognized Hospitals in Kentucky
The hospitals awarded this year include a diverse array of facilities dedicated to improving the health of their communities:
- AdventHealth Manchester
- ARH Our Lady of the Way
- Baptist Health Corbin
- Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
- Baptist Health Hardin
- Baptist Health LaGrange
- Baptist Health Lexington Hospital
- Baptist Health Louisville
- Baptist Health Paducah
- Baptist Health Richmond
- Barbourville ARH Hospital
- Carroll County Memorial Hospital
- Centerpoint Health - Georgetown
- Centerpoint Health - Versailles
- Centerpoint Health - Winchester
- Centerpoint Health - Paris
- CHI Saint Joseph Health System - Saint Joseph London
- Deaconess Henderson Hospital
- Deaconess Union County
- Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital
- Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital
- Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Harlan ARH Hospital
- Harrison Memorial Hospital
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
- King’s Daughters Medical Center
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Lexington VA Medical Center - Cooper Division
- Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital
- McDowell ARH Hospital
- Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital
- Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital
- Middlesboro ARH Hospital
- Morgan County ARH Hospital
- Murray Calloway County Hospital
- Norton Audubon Hospital
- Norton Brownsboro Hospital
- Norton Hospital
- Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
- Ohio County Healthcare
- Owensboro Health
- Paintsville ARH Hospital
- Pikeville Medical Center, Inc.
- Russell County Hospital
- Saint Joseph East
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- St. Elizabeth Edgewood
- St. Elizabeth Florence
- St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas
- Taylor Regional Hospital
- The Medical Center at Albany
- The Medical Center at Bowling Green
- The Medical Center at Caverna
- The Medical Center at Franklin
- The Medical Center at Russellville
- The Medical Center at Scottsville
- TJ Health Columbia
- TJ Samson Community Hospital
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center
- UK HealthCare
- UK St. Claire
- UofL Health - Jewish Hospital
- UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
- UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital
- UofL Health - UofL Hospital
- UofL Health South Hospital
- Whitesburg ARH Hospital
Conclusion
The hospitals recognized for their efforts through the Get With The Guidelines® program represent a nationwide movement dedicated to improving care for cardiovascular diseases. As noted by Greg Sciuto, Executive Director of Kentuckiana American Heart Association, “High-quality care should be accessible to all.” This initiative continues to promote the shared vision of better health outcomes for individuals suffering from heart disease and stroke, reaffirming the commitment to equity in healthcare delivery.