Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics recognized by American Heart Association

COLFAX —Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) was recognized by the American Heart Association.

The American Heart Association recognized 47 hospitals for being among the more than 3,000 nationwide participating in quality improvement efforts for heart disease and stroke care.

The American Heart Association’s get with the guidelines initiative programs promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care.

WHMC was recognized for participating in these programs.

According to a news release from The American Heart Association heart disease and stroke are the number one and number five causes of death in the United states.

“Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” said M.D., president, American Heart Association Puget Sound board of directors and cardiology, medical director specialty services, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Shahriar Heidary.

“High-quality care should be accessible to all, and sites awarded through the Get With The Guidelines program help work toward our shared vision of health and hope for everyone everywhere,” said Heidary.