Franciscan Health Indianapolis Strikes 'Gold' For Heart Failure And Diabetes Program
Franciscan Health Indianapolis has been named an Achievement Award Hospital by the American Heart Association (AHA).
The AHA presented the hospital with the 2022 Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designations.
"Many cardiac patients find themselves having to manage two chronic conditions," said Terri Ruff, chief operating officer for Franciscan Health Central Indiana. "Diabetes presents many challenges for patients also managing heart failure, and this award designation attests to the dedication and hard work of our physicians and staff in educating patients and supporting them in their care."
Franciscan Health Indianapolis has been recognized many times by the AHA for its heart failure care. The additional AHA 2022 designation for diabetes recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring heart failure patients with diabetes receive evidence-based care based on the latest scientific evidence and research. The goal is to help improve their quality of life, manage their diabetes and reduce heart failure readmissions.
"We are pleased to recognize Franciscan Health Indianapolis for its commitment to caring for those in their community who need (advanced) cardiovascular care," said John Warner, MD, FAHA, past AHA president of the American Heart Association and executive vice president for health system affairs at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. "Hospitals that follow the American Heart Association's quality improvement protocols often see improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities."
More information about Franciscan Health heart services can be found here.
Contact: Joe Stuteville
Media Relations Manager, Indianapolis and Central Indiana
Phone: 317-528-7986
Phone: 317-946-9930
Email: Joe.Stuteville@FranciscanAlliance.org
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