HCA HealthONE nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

Multiple HCA HealthONE hospitals have received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines^®and Mission: Lifeline^®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 and Mission: Lifeline put 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 Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs, multiple HCA HealthONE hospitals qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.

"HCA HealthONE 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," stated Dr. Mike Reitz, chief medical officer at HCA HealthONE. "The Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people across metro denver experience longer, healthier lives."

Below are the HCA HealthONE hospitals that received awards along with the additional distinctions awarded to each facility.

HCA HealthONE Aurora

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke℠ Honor Roll Elite Plus

Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Honor Roll

HCA HealthONE Rose

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

HCA HealthONE Swedish

Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy

Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

"These awards show HCA HealthONE's 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, HCA HealthONE 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."