PVHMC Receives National Recognition for Providing High Quality Heart Failure and Stroke Care

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) has received two gold level American Heart Association / American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines^® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

This year, PVHMC received:

• Heart Failure Gold Plus Award
  • Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll, 15^th year in a row
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, 4^th year in a row
• Stroke Gold Plus Award
  • Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, 9^th year in a row
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, 2^nd year in a row

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.

“When it comes to heart failure and stroke care, rapid, coordinated interventions are critical to saving lives and preserving heart and brain function,” says Richard E. Yochum, FACHE, President/CEO at PVHMC. “We are proud to have skilled multidisciplinary teams that follow the highest standards for diagnosis, treatment and management, ensuring our patients have the best possible recovery outcomes.”

Get With The Guidelines® put 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 for cardiovascular conditions. The honor roll recognition ensures patients with type two diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized with these conditions. As a participant in Get With The Guidelines® programs, PVHMC qualified for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.

“These awards show Pomona Valley Hospital 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, PVHMC 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.”

To learn more about PVHMC’s nationally recognized cardiovascular services, visit: www.pvhmc.org/SteadHeart.