Cuero Regional Hospital has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating its commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for stroke treatment, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
The hospital earned the recognition through the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program, which recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based practices designed to improve patient outcomes.
According to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report, heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow proven treatment guidelines.
The Get With The Guidelines program combines the expertise of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to help hospitals nationwide provide care aligned with the latest science-backed recommendations. Cuero Regional Hospital qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
'Cuero Regional 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,' CEO Lynn Falcone said. 'Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in DeWitt County can live longer, healthier lives.'
This year, Cuero Regional Hospital received the following achievement awards: Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines – Rural Stroke Gold 'These awards reflect Cuero Regional 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, CRH 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.'
Cuero Regional Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to the DeWitt County community. The hospital operates a full-service emergency department 24 hours a day and offers a range of health care services to area residents.
