Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. Additionally, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth consecutive year.
Dr. William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, commented on this recognition: “This recognition by the American Heart Association underscores the unwavering dedication of our healthcare teams to provide exceptional care for our patients.”
Stroke remains a significant health concern in the U.S., being a leading cause of death and disability. Early detection and treatment are essential to improving outcomes. The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program supports hospitals nationwide in aligning patient care with evidence-based guidelines.
Stony Brook University Hospital also achieved distinctions including Target: Stroke℠ Elite Honor Roll, Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Honor Roll.
Heart failure affects approximately 6 million adults in the U.S., impacting their quality of life significantly. However, advanced care can improve living conditions through lifestyle changes and cutting-edge therapies. The Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Center at Stony Brook continues to be acknowledged for excellence, earning recognition from both the American Heart Association and as Long Island’s only heart failure program with Joint Commission Certification for Advanced Heart Failure since 2011.
Annually, over 300,000 people experience an in-hospital cardiac arrest where survival largely depends on timely response and effective CPR. Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation helps improve survival rates by adhering to updated research-based guidelines from the American Heart Association.