HARKER HEIGHTS, TX (July 29, 2026) – Seton Medical Center Harker Heights has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Rolle Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. This commitment ultimately helps improve patient outcomes, shorten recovery times and reduce hospital readmissions.
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading and fifth-leading causes of death in the United States respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Research shows that patients experience better outcomes when healthcare providers consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts 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-based recommendations and treatment protocols. Through its ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, and patient-centered care, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights earned these achievement awards by consistently meeting the rigorous standards established by the American Heart Association for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
“At Seton Harker Heights, we are unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care. By aligning with the most current clinical guidelines and optimizing our care pathways, we ensure that patients experiencing heart attacks or strokes receive the timely, high-quality treatment they deserve,” said Mandy Shaiffer, CEO/CNO of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights. “The Get With The Guidelines initiative empowers our teams to consistently translate best practices into everyday care, helping us extend and enhance the lives of those we serve across Central Texas.”
About Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (SMCHH) is an 83-bed acute care hospital that opened in 2012 in Harker Heights, Texas offering an array of services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services, a Level IV Trauma Designated Emergency Room, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, a dedicated Women’s Center, Diagnostic Services and more. We provide exceptional care through collaboration with our associates, physicians, volunteers and community partners. Our award-winning staff provides patient care with dignity and respect. We are Joint Commission Accredited, an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center. SMCHH is a joint venture between the Austin-based Seton Healthcare Family and Nashville-based Ardent Health Services. For more information about SMCHH, visit setonharkerheights.net and facebook.com/SetonHH.
About Get With The Guidelines®
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.