Great Plains Health earns six American Heart Association awards for heart and stroke care

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Great Plains Health has received six “Get With The Guidelines” awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing the hospital’s adherence to evidence-based treatment protocols for heart disease and stroke.

The “Get With The Guidelines” program measures how well hospitals follow the latest science-backed treatment plans for cardiac and stroke care.

Awards include gold-level honors

The six awards include gold-level recognition for stroke care and rural heart attack care. The hospital also received special recognition for treating heart patients who also have Type 2 diabetes.

Hospital leadership responds

Great Plains Health CEO Ivan Mitchell said the goal is timely, appropriate care that leads to better outcomes and helps patients live longer, healthier lives.

The American Heart Association said meeting these standards can result in fewer hospital readmissions and lower death rates for patients.

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