Three hospitals in the North Country recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
WATERTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2025 — Three hospitals in the North Country are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in 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. 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.
“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said Stacy Spaziani, regional director of the American Heart Association. “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 New York State, 82 hospitals were recognized this year, three of them right here in the North Country:
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital
- Lewis County General Hospital
- Samaritan Medical Center
Learn more at heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
Additional Resources:
- To view all of the hospitals recognized across New York State and beyond, visit U.S. News & World Report.
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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:
Kristy Smorol | Kristy.Smorol@heart.org | 315.243.5705
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
