15 hospitals in Hawaiʻi recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
HONOLULU, HI, September 8, 2025 — Fifteen hospitals in Hawaiʻi are among the more than 4,800 nationwide recognized through the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 causes of death in Hawaiʻi, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Michael Tanoue, MD, American Heart Association Hawaiʻi board president and cardiologist at The Queen’s Health Systems. “High-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work toward our shared vision of health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”
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 lifesaving care. In Hawaiʻi, 15 hospitals were recognized this year:
- Adventist Health Castle
- Hilo Medical Center
- Kahuku Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
- Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital
- Kona Community Hospital
- Kuakini Medical Center
- Maui Memorial Medical Center
- North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital
- Pali Momi Medical Center
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
- Straub Clinic & Hospital
- The Queen’s Medical Center
- The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oʻahu
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital
Learn more at heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagram or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Megan Davidson: 701-741-9188, megan.davidson@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
