Bothwell Regional Health Center nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care
Bothwell Regional Health Center has received three American Heart Association (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the AHA’s 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Bothwell qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.
“Bothwell is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Lori Wightman, Bothwell’s CEO. “Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in our area experience longer, healthier lives.”
This year, Bothwell received these achievement awards:
- Rural Stroke Gold
- Rural Coronary Artery Disease – ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Bronze
- Rural Coronary Artery Disease – Non-ST-Elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) Silver
“These awards show Bothwell’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Bothwell can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
