BALTIMORE, July 30, 2025 — More than 3 dozen hospitals in Maryland are among the nearly 5,000 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, celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, 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 Maryland, 38 hospitals were recognized this year:

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
  • Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center
  • Atlantic General Hospital
  • CalvertHealth Medical Center
  • Carroll Hospital Center
  • Doctors Community Medical Center
  • Frederick Memorial Hospital
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring
  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
  • MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
  • MedStar Harbor Hospital
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
  • Mercy Medical Center-MD
  • Meritus Medical Center
  • Northwest Hospital
  • Saint Agnes Hospital
  • Sinai Hospital
  • Suburban Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
  • Union Hospital of Cecil County
  • University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton
  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center at Aberdeen
  • UPMC Western Maryland
  • Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Learn more at heart.org/getwiththeguidelines.

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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:

Wayne Carter | wayne.carter@heart.org

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

heart.org and stroke.org