How to find heart and stroke care near you, measured by the American Heart Association.
Time-sensitive health crises like heart attack or stroke need the right care at the right time for the chance at a better outcome. The science of the American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality care, and access to that care is something that all patients deserve. Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to the best practices and lifesaving care. Read more about the recognition categories from the American Heart Association and find an award-winning hospital near you.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack.
American Heart Association gives hospitals up-to-date treatment guidelines with its Get With The Guidelines program.
More than 2,600 hospitals participate in AHA’s GWTG initiative, a 20-plus year effort to bring research-based care to heart and stroke patients.