Seven hospitals in Alaska recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for individuals with heart disease and stroke
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 29, 2025 — hospitals in Alaska are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for individuals who experience heart disease or stroke.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 2 and No. 6 causes of death in Alaska[1], respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health 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 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 Alaska, seven hospitals were recognized with awards this year in categories ranging from stroke to coronary artery disease. Here is the list of Alaska hospitals receiving recognition in one or more categories:
- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage
- Alaska Regional Hospital, Anchorage
- Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Dillingham
- Central Peninsula Hospital, Soldotna
- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Palmer
- Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage
To learn more about the American Heart Association’s quality improvement programs visit heart.org/getwiththeguidelines. To see the complete list of hospitals and their individual awards, view the U.S. News & World Report article.
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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 the American Heart Association in Alaska on heart.org/Alaska, Facebook, Instagram, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Lily Gordon: lily.gordon@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
