REDDING, CA, August 2025 – Shasta Regional Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines ® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow 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 and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Shasta Regional Medical Center qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.
“Shasta Regional Medical Center is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” stated CEO, Sam Itani. “Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in our region experience longer, healthier lives.”
This year, Shasta Regional Medical Center received these achievement awards:
• Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Elite and Target 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
“These awards show Shasta Regional Medical Center’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Shasta Regional Medical Center can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
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About Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services; emergency medicine, critical care, general and specialty surgery, cardiovascular services, neurosciences and orthopedic care. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited chest pain center. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, they are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. The hospital has an A Grade from the Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety and an A Grage from the Lown Institute for Social Responsibility. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family.
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.