NHHS earns trio of awards for stroke care

American Heart Association recognizes excellence in rural healthcare

NEWPORT — Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS) has been recognized with three 2026 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Rural achievement awards, highlighting the organization’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart attack and stroke.

The awards recognize NHHS for consistently following the latest clinical guidelines to improve outcomes for patients in rural communities.

For 2026, NHHS received:

  • Gold recognition, Get With The Guidelines®–Rural Stroke
  • Silver recognition, Get With The Guidelines®–Rural Coronary Artery Disease NSTE-ACS
  • Bronze recognition, Get With The Guidelines®–Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI

These national recognitions demonstrate NHHS’s dedication to delivering timely, evidence-based treatment for patients experiencing heart attack and stroke, ensuring they receive care that aligns with nationally recognized best practices.

“We are honored to receive these recognitions from the American Heart Association,” said NHHS CEO Kim Manus. “These awards reflect the commitment of our physicians, nurses, EMS partners, and clinical staff to providing exceptional care close to home. Every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring patients receive the highest quality treatment when every minute matters.”

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program helps hospitals improve patient outcomes by promoting adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines. Participating hospitals collect and analyze patient care data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement best practices that lead to better outcomes for cardiovascular disease and stroke patients.

As a critical access hospital serving the Pend Oreille River Valley, NHHS remains committed to providing advanced, high-quality healthcare locally while continually improving clinical performance through nationally recognized quality initiatives. These achievements underscore NHHS’s ongoing mission to deliver exceptional rural healthcare and ensure patients have access to life-saving care without leaving their community.