Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital awards from the American Heart Association recognize the Waimea facility’s adherence to current, research-based stroke treatment guidelines that support lifesaving care, recovery, and reduced readmissions.
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital in Waimea. (File Photo)
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital awards
The Waimea hospital received two American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines” achievement awards:
- “Get With The Guidelines” Rural Stroke Silver.
- “Get With The Guidelines” Stroke Gold with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
The honors reflect Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s delivery of high-quality stroke care grounded in the latest evidence-based clinical guidance. They highlight improved outcomes for stroke patients through timely, effective treatment.
“Get With The Guidelines” programs help care teams implement proven science in daily practice, supporting better results so more Hawaiʻi Island residents can live longer, healthier lives.
Heart disease and stroke rank as the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report.
Research shows patients have better outcomes when care teams consistently apply evidence-based treatment protocols.
“Get With The Guidelines” brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to hospitals nationwide, aligning patient care with the latest science-backed standards.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, a participant in the “Get With The Guidelines” programs, qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
