MMH IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE FOR 6 YEARS IN A ROW

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June 26, 2026

MMH is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care for 6 Years in a row

The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® Awards for proven dedication to best PRACTICES, LIFE-saving care

Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has received two 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, MMH qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.

“MMH 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,” Stephen Bowerman, President/Chief Executive Officer. “Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in the greater Midland area can live longer, healthier lives.”

This year, Midland Memorial Hospital received these achievement awards:

• Get With The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes
• Get With The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes

 

“These awards reflect MMH'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, MMH 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.”

MEDIA CONTACT:
Tasa Richardson, Director of Planning, Marketing and Communications
432.221.1185 or tasa.richardson@midlandhealth.org