American Heart Association hospital awards

In mid‑July 2026 the American Heart Association continued its national Get With The Guidelines recognition program, honoring multiple U.S. hospitals for adherence to evidence‑based stroke and cardiovascular care.

On July 15, Montefiore Nyack Hospital in New York and UT Health Quitman in Texas received Gold‑Plus and Silver‑Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Awards along with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite designations, highlighting rapid treatment protocols and improved outcomes for stroke patients, including those with Type 2 diabetes.

Two days later, the program expanded to Florida. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Jacksonville earned three AHA awards—Stroke Gold Plus, Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, and the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll—demonstrating sustained use of evidence‑based guidelines for heart disease and stroke treatment. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital secured a four‑star CMS rating, a Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, and an “A” safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. A senior vice president of UF Health emphasized that the honors “speak to a deep, organization‑wide commitment to clinical excellence.”

On July 27, the AHA recognized Columbus Regional Healthcare System with the Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, underscoring its commitment to rapid, guideline‑aligned stroke treatment. Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) received both the Rural Stroke Gold Award and the Stroke Gold Plus Award, together with a Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, acknowledging its adherence to the same clinical protocols and focus on improving outcomes for patients in Indiana County and surrounding areas.

These recognitions illustrate the AHA’s ongoing effort to standardize high‑quality stroke and cardiovascular care across diverse U.S. hospitals, rewarding institutions that consistently implement guideline‑driven treatment pathways.