33 hospitals in Oregon and SW Washington recognized for efforts in heart and stroke care
PORTLAND, Oregon, August 5, 2025 — Thirty-three hospitals in Oregon and southwest Washington 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 Dr. Derenda Schubert, American Heart Association Oregon and southwest Washington volunteer board president and Bridge Meadows chief executive officer. “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 Oregon, 29 hospitals were recognized this year:
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
- Bay Area Hospital
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
- Hillsboro Medical Center
- Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
- Kaiser Westside Medical Center
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
- Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
- OHSU
- PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center RiverBend
- Providence Medford Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
- Salem Hospital
- Samaritan Albany General Hospital
- Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
- Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
- Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital
- Santiam Hospital
- Sky Lakes Medical Center
- St. Anthony Hospital
- St. Charles Madras
- St. Charles Medical Center
- St. Charles Prineville
- Wallowa Memorial Hospital
In southwest Washington, four hospitals were recognized this year:
- Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
- Ocean Beach Hospital
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
- PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
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
