17 Montana hospitals recognized for efforts in heart and stroke care

HELENA, Montana, August 6, 2025 — Seventeen hospitals in Montana are among the more than 4,800 nationwide recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke and related conditions.

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. 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. The recognition is tied to the Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other quality improvement initiatives that help care teams use the latest evidence-based science to guide their treatment decisions.

“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Michele Bolles, American Heart Association senior vice president of quality, outcomes research and analytics. “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 Montana, 17 hospitals were recognized this year:

• Beartooth Billings Clinic
• Benefis Health System
• Billings Clinic
• Bitterroot Health
• Bozeman Health
• Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
• Logan Health Medical Center
• Mountainview Medical Center
• Providence St. Patrick Hospital
• Roundup Memorial Healthcare
• Ruby Valley Medical Center
• St. James Healthcare
• St. Luke Community Healthcare
• St. Peter's Hospital
• St. Vincent Healthcare
• Stillwater Billings Clinic
• Wheatland Memorial Healthcare

Learn more at heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
 

Additional Resources:

• U.S. News & World Report
• Nearly 5,000 organizations nationwide recognized for high-quality cardiovascular care
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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:

Jay Wintermeyer, jay.wintermeyer@heart.org

For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)

heart.org and stroke.org