Bothwell Regional Health Center nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

July 8, 2026

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 Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based 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 science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Bothwell qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.

“Bothwell is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Lori Wightman, Bothwell’s CEO. “Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in our area can live 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) Gold

“These awards reflect Bothwell’s commitment to caring for people in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Karen E. Joynt Maddox, M.D., MPH, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Bothwell can help advance our shared vision of better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for patients, families and health care systems.”

Bothwell Regional Health Center has been awarded three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for heart disease and stroke care – Rural Stroke Gold, Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Bronze and Rural Coronary Artery Disease NSTE-ACS Gold. Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.

Bothwell Regional Health Center is a regional health center serving west-central Missouri with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive health and wellness services including primary care, specialty care and emergency care. For more information about Bothwell and its services, visit www.brhc.org or find us on Facebook.

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