Nassau University Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care

American Heart Association Honors NUMC with "Get With The Guidelines" and "Mission: Lifeline" Awards for Exemplary Life-Saving Care

(EAST MEADOW, NY) - Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) has received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association, underscoring its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality health care for patients regardless of their ability to pay.

The hospital has been honored with both the "Get With The Guidelines® " and the "Mission: Lifeline®" achievement awards, reflecting how Long Island's largest safety-net hospital continues to adhere to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for heart disease and stroke. These efforts have led to improved patient outcomes, including more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and reduced hospital readmissions.

"These awards are a testament to Nassau University Medical Center's relentless pursuit of excellence in cardiovascular care," said Donald Lloyd-Jones, Chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. "By embracing the American Heart Association's quality improvement measures, NUMC is making a significant impact on patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and lowering mortality rates. This is a win not just for the hospital, but for the entire community."

"NUMC is deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community by adopting to the latest clinical guidelines and continuously refining our processes to ensure timely, effective care for heart attack and stroke patients," said Megan Ryan, Interim President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). "These awards reflect our teams' dedication to providing our patients with the highest quality of care. We are immensely proud of our Cardiac department for helping us achieve our goal of ensuring that more people in our community live longer, healthier lives."

In the United States, someone suffers a stroke or heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death nationwide, ranking as the No. 1 and No. 5 killers, respectively. Research has consistently shown that patients experience better recovery and survival rates when healthcare providers rigorously follow established treatment protocols.

This is the latest in a series of recognitions and accreditations for Nassau University Medical Center, which has also been recognized with the:

1. Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus;
2. Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll;
3. Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll; and
4. The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation.

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About Nassau University Medical Center: Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality medical services to the residents of Nassau County and beyond. As a Level I Trauma Center, NUMC is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a highly skilled medical team, offering a broad spectrum of services including advanced emergency care, specialized surgeries, and expert outpatient treatments. As a key teaching hospital affiliated with prominent medical schools in the region, NUMC plays a critical role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a strong focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and community outreach, NUMC is committed to improving the health and well-being of all its patients.

About Mission: Lifeline The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program helps hospitals and emergency medical services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for STEMI patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org.

About Get With The Guidelines

Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 12 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.

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