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MONTICELLO, AR – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. (MHSI) has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition of its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. High cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and uncontrolled high blood pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment, and education, these conditions can be managed.
“We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our focus on Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure management and care,” said Jeni Barham, MHSI’s Chief Quality Officer. “These programs help us to put the latest science-backed guidelines to work improving the lives of our patients.”
The outpatient achievement award programs put the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for health care organizations nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: BP, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol., and Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, MHSI was recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.
This year, Mainline Health Systems, Inc. received these achievement awards:
• The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold
• The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold
• Target: BP™ Gold+ recognition, jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association
“Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death for Americans, and addressing diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, member of the American Heart Association’s National Quality Oversight Committee.
“The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize Mainline Health Systems, Inc. for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes.”
