Essentia Health-Fargo Earns Prestigious 2025 AHA Commitment to Quality Award
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Essentia Health-Fargo has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) inaugural 2025 Commitment to Quality Award, a distinction reserved for hospitals demonstrating exceptional performance across multiple key clinical areas within the Get With The Guidelines® program. This achievement underscores the hospital’s dedication to providing advanced cardiovascular care and improving patient outcomes.
Elevating Standards of Cardiac Care
The Commitment to Quality Award acknowledges hospitals that excel in three or more areas within the Get With The Guidelines® initiative. This program focuses on utilizing real-time data registries, implementing evidence-based protocols, and fostering cross-disciplinary teamwork to consistently raise the standard of care for patients facing heart and vascular challenges.
“This award is a great example of our commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care that not only improves patient outcomes but also supports the health and well-being of our entire community,” stated a senior official at Essentia Health-Fargo.
A Holistic Approach to Patient Wellbeing
Beyond the Commitment to Quality Award, Essentia Health-Fargo has also received accolades for specific areas of cardiac care, including Heart Failure Gold Plus and Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver awards. The hospital’s commitment extends to comprehensive care, ensuring patients with Type 2 diabetes receive the most current, evidence-based treatments.
“This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to treating the whole patient, not just a condition,” added a cardiology operations manager at Essentia Health-Fargo. “We are focused on continuous improvement and delivering the highest quality care across our heart and vascular department.”
Addressing a Critical Health Challenge
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, a sobering statistic that highlights the importance of proactive and consistent care. Research consistently demonstrates that patients experience better recovery rates when healthcare providers adhere to established treatment guidelines. The Get With The Guidelines® program, the AHA’s hospital-based quality improvement initiative, plays a vital role in ensuring these guidelines are followed, providing hospitals with essential tools, resources, and opportunities for peer benchmarking. More information on the program can be found at heart.org.
National Recognition of Local Excellence
“This award highlights the impressive commitment Essentia Health-Fargo has made to improving care across multiple disciplines,” noted Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the AHA and current volunteer chair of the AHA’s Quality Oversight Committee.
Watch this video featuring interventional cardiologist Dr. Rory Judgment discussing the significance of the award and the heart care services available at Essentia Health-Fargo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_VIDEO_ID (Replace YOUR_VIDEO_ID with the actual YouTube video ID).
Proactive Heart Health: Resources for the Community
Essentia Health-Fargo encourages individuals to prioritize their heart health. A free, quick, and easy online heart health assessment is available at EssentiaHealth.org/MyHeart, empowering individuals to understand their risk factors.
For those seeking a more comprehensive evaluation, heart screenings are available at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in Fargo. These screenings can identify potential heart and vascular conditions before symptoms develop. Additional information on screenings and diagnostic tests can be found at EssentiaHealth.org or by calling (701) 364-BEAT.
By combining national recognition with local resources, Essentia Health-Fargo is actively working to build a healthier future for the community it serves.
