HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
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HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices, life-saving care
TOMBALL, TX (September 24, 2026) — HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has received 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, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association, which reflects our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence in heart attack and stroke care,” said Robert Marmerstein, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. “Our physicians, nurses and care teams are dedicated to delivering evidence-based, timely care that makes a meaningful difference for our patients and strengthens the health of the community we proudly serve.”
This year, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball received these achievement awards:
- Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
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About HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has been a trusted healthcare provider in the Tomball community for more than 70 years. The 350-bed facility offers a wide range of services, including cardiovascular care, stroke care, women's services including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. In 2025, the hospital received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence and Surgical Care Excellence Awards. The hospital was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals in 2026. For more information, visit hcahoustonhealthcare.com/tomball.
About HCA Houston Healthcare
HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With a colleague base of 15,000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 outpatient surgery centers, 26 freestanding emergency centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the new University of Houston College of Medicine. For more information, visit HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.
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.
