Manatee Memorial Hospital Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke and Cardiovascular Care by the American Heart Association

Manatee Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce it has received three 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.

This year, Manatee Memorial received the following cardiovascular and stroke achievement awards:

• 2026 Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• 2026 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and Advanced Therapy
• 2026 Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referring Bronze Plus, given to Manatee ER at Bayshore Gardens, an Extension of Manatee Memorial Hospital

"Manatee Memorial is committed to providing exceptional care by following the latest treatment guidelines and making our processes as smooth as possible, so patients get the right care quickly, especially in emergencies like heart attacks and strokes," said Judy Young, Chief Nursing Officer. "The Get With The Guidelines programs help our staff turn proven science into everyday care, which leads to better results and helps more people in Manatee County live longer, healthier lives."

Heart disease and stroke are the number 1 and number 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 brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association^® into hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program designed to improve stroke care through consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize long-term effects of stroke and help prevent death.