Five Ascension Texas have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow 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 evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Ascension Texas hospitals qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.
Ascension Texas hospitals received the following awards:
- Ascension Seton Hays: 2025 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin: 2025 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- Ascension Seton Williamson: 2025 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas: 2025 Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- Ascension Providence: 2025 Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
“Ascension Texas is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Meredith Wells, vice president of the neuroscience service line for Ascension Texas. “Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our hospital teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in Central Texas experience longer, healthier lives.”
“These awards show Ascension Texas' commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Ascension Texas can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
