WILMINGTON, Del. — Six hospitals in Delaware have earned recognition from the American Heart Association for their commitment to providing high-quality care in heart disease and stroke treatment. These facilities met standards set by the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program, a nationwide effort to promote evidence-based care for cardiovascular patients. The honored hospitals include Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus, Bayhealth Medical Center Milford Memorial Hospital, Beebe Healthcare, Christiana Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and TidalHealth Nanticoke. They are part of over 4,800 hospitals across the country participating in this initiative. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with stroke ranking fifth. The AHA’s program supports hospitals in improving patient outcomes by following established treatment protocols designed to reduce mortality and enhance recovery. Jim Murphy, executive director of the American Heart Association in Delaware, highlighted the importance of accessible, quality care for all patients, noting that a stroke or heart attack occurs approximately every 40 seconds in the country.
