Two Tidelands Health hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care
July 16, 2026
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping to 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 that 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 to ensure that patient care aligns with the latest science-backed guidelines. Through this initiative, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
“Our teams at both hospitals work hard to deliver fast, expert care from the moment a patient arrives through their recovery,” said Ashley Capps, chief nursing officer and vice president of operations at Tidelands Health. “These awards recognize the skill and consistency our nurses, physicians and clinical teams bring to stroke care every day.”
This year, Tidelands Health received these achievement awards:
- “Stroke Gold Plus”
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
- “Target: Stroke Honor Roll” for how quickly patients receive treatment upon arrival
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
- “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” for the care it provides to hospitalized patients with Type 2 diabetes
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
- “Rural Stroke Gold” recognizing hospitals that work to close gaps in stroke outcomes between rural and urban communities
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
- “Stroke Bronze”
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
“These awards reflect Tidelands Health’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, Tiderlands Health 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.”
Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.
