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VHC Health Recognized Nationally by American Heart Association for Excellence in Stroke Care

Arlington, VA (August 18, 2025) – VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is proud to announce its national recognition by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care. VHC Health has earned the 2025 Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designation. These prestigious honors reflect VHC Health’s dedication to consistently applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes in stroke care.

“This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of our entire team,” said Christopher T. Lane, President and CEO of VHC Health. “Beyond the awards, the most important takeaway is that achieving these benchmark metrics translates directly into better outcomes for our patients. This mission is what drives our work every day.”

To earn these recognitions, VHC Health met rigorous achievement criteria, including performance on stroke care quality measures and management of patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at increased risk for cardiovascular events.

Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke is a national in-hospital quality improvement program developed by the AHA and American Stroke Association. It assists hospitals in delivering stroke treatment that adheres to the latest research and clinical guidelines. Since its launch in 2003, over 2,000 hospitals have entered more than 5 million patient records into the program, demonstrating measurable improvements in care quality and outcomes.

Participation in Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke provides hospitals access to:

• The latest scientific research and clinical guidelines,
• Professional education opportunities,
• Clinical tools and patient education resources,
• Quality improvement field support, and
• National recognition and a competitive advantage in the healthcare marketplace.

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About VHC Health:
VHC Health® is an independent, not-for-profit, 537-bed health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, anchored by a nationally recognized top teaching hospital. We deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology. With a growing network of primary and specialty care locations, we make healthcare more accessible for our community. Consistently recognized as a leading health system in Virginia, VHC Health has earned numerous awards and proudly holds the Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.