CCMH is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
July 31, 2026
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices, life-saving care
CARROLLTON, Mo. – Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams 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 science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, CCMH qualified for the award by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
“Carroll County Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Deborah Smith, CCMH Director of Emergency Services. “Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in Carrollton and the surrounding area can live longer, healthier lives.”
For a second consecutive year, Carroll County Memorial Hospital received these achievement awards:
- Get With The Guidelines – Rural Stroke Gold
- These hospitals are recognized for adherence for two or more consecutive calendar years of 75 percent or higher adherence to the identified composite score for rural measures.
- Get With The Guidelines – Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold
- These hospitals are recognized for two calendar years of 75 percent or higher adherence to the identified composite score for rural measures.
“These awards reflect Carroll County Memorial Hospital's commitment to caring for people in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Karen E. Joynt Maddox, M.D., MPH, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Carroll County Memorial Hospital can help advance our shared vision of better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for patients, families and health care systems.”
For more information about the services at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, visit our website http://www.carrollcountyhospital.org or call 660-542-1695.
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About CCMH - Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), the area’s premier healthcare resource, is a 25-bed Critical Access facility serving Carrollton and the surrounding communities. It offers 24-hour emergency care, specialized services such as advanced diagnostics, post-acute skilled care (swing bed) and comprehensive family care. CCMH is dedicated to the Health and Well Being of All We Serve. For more information, visit carrollcountyhospital.org.
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 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.