8 Area ND Hospitals Just Named Best For Heart Care

Heart Disease is a Killer

The number one killer in America is heart disease. In the United States, heart disease and stroke combined kill more people than cancer and accidental deaths put together. And, despite myths that heart disease is mainly a killer among men, it's actually the top killer for both males and females, according to the American Heart Association.

The people most at risk for heart disease or stroke include those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and tobacco use, obesity and overweight, diabetes, and physical inactivity and poor diet. If any of those are you, you are at a higher risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.

Area Hospitals With High Marks

8 area hospitals in south-central North Dakota have been recognized by the American Heart Association for advancing quality care for heart disease and stroke.

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Overall, in North Dakota, 38 hospitals are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through "Get with the Guidelines" quality improvement programs.

Nationwide, more than 3,000 hospitals take part in these efforts, helping ensure patients receive care aligned with the most up-to-date, research-based treatment guidelines.

South-Central North Dakota's Best

The 8 area hospitals in the Capital Region that are being recognized for their excellence in heart disease and stroke care include the following:

Ashley Medical Center - Ashley

CHI St. Alexius - Bismarck

Chi St. Alexius - Turtle Lake

Jacobson Memorial Hospital - Elgin

Linton Hospital - Linton

Sakakawea Medical Center - Hazen

Sanford - Bismarck

South Central Health - Wishek