167 Florida Hospitals recognized for heart disease and stroke care – 14 on the First Coast
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2025 — Fourteen hospitals on the First Coast, along with 167 across Florida, are among 4,800 nationwide participating in the Get With The Guidelines® initiative from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.
Each year, the Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease and stroke.
These awards are issued for stroke, heart failure, resuscitation, AFib and coronary artery disease. Hospitals can also receive simultaneous recognition through the Target: Stroke℠, Target: Heart Failure℠, Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠, Target: CPR and Target: Survival programs.
This year, the Association introduced the Commitment to Quality award, which highlights high performance across three or more clinical areas in the program. Among four hospitals in Florida to receive this honor were HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.
“It is vital that we strive to advance cardiovascular health and improve patient outcomes,” said Caitlin Brunell, executive director for the American Heart Association, First Coast. “We’re incredibly grateful to the hospitals recognized through the Get With The Guidelines® program who are making real strides in delivering high-quality care to those in our community who are affected by heart disease and stroke.”
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Participation in Get With The Guidelines® is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.
The 14 hospitals recognized on the First Coast include:
- Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County
- Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
- Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside
- Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County
- Baptist Medical Center Beaches
- Baptist Medical Center Clay
- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
- Baptist Medical Center Nassau
- Baptist Medical Center South
- HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
- HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
- Mayo Clinic in Florida
- UF Health Flagler Hospital
- UF Health Jacksonville
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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, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Emma Richards: emma.richards@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
