The awards recognize hospitals that consistently follow the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines designed to improve survival rates, support patient recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Health Center) — Every Covenant Health acute care hospital has earned achievement awards from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program, recognizing the health system’s commitment to providing research-based care for patients with heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, while stroke ranks as the fourth-leading cause. The Get With The Guidelines® program, developed by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, helps hospitals implement the latest scientific recommendations to improve patient outcomes.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses, clinicians and support teams across Covenant Health,” said Ruth Fisher, senior vice president of cardiovascular services for Covenant Health. “We are honored that every one of our acute care hospitals has been recognized by the American Heart Association. We are especially proud that these awards highlight the consistent quality of cardiovascular care being delivered across our health system.”
Several East Tennessee hospitals earned top honors in multiple categories, including STEMI, NSTEMI and stroke care.
Among the hospitals recognized were:
- Covenant Health LeConte, which earned Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, along with the Rural Stroke Gold designation.
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, recognized with Gold Plus awards for STEMI care, NSTEMI care and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.
- Parkwest Medical Center, which received Gold-level recognition for STEMI, NSTEMI and stroke care.
- Methodist Medical Center, earning Gold recognition for STEMI and NSTEMI care and Silver Plus recognition for stroke care.
- Covenant Health Morristown-Hamblen, honored with Gold recognition for STEMI and NSTEMI care and Silver Plus recognition for stroke care.
- Cumberland Medical Center, recognized in coronary artery disease, stroke and rural stroke categories.
- Covenant Health Fort Loudoun, earning Stroke Gold Plus recognition.
- Roane Medical Center, recognized with Stroke Gold Plus and Rural Stroke Silver awards.
- Covenant Health Claiborne, receiving Stroke Silver Plus and Rural Stroke Silver honors.
“At the heart of this achievement is our people. It’s the caregivers who are committed to delivering exceptional care when patients need it most,” Fisher said. “Most importantly, this achievement represents better outcomes and healthier futures for the communities we serve.”
Dr. Karen E. Joynt Maddox, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee, said the awards demonstrate Covenant Health’s commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care while helping improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions and lower mortality rates.
The annual awards recognize hospitals that consistently apply nationally recognized, evidence-based standards of care, helping ensure patients receive the most effective treatments for heart attacks and strokes when every minute matters.
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