The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which emphasizes the importance of quality diabetes care, estimates that more than 38 million Americans live with a chronic disease.
Essentia Health is proud to have received the American Heart Association's (AHA) Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold Award for our efforts to address the relationship between diabetes and the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with type 2 diabetes and is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure, but in a Harris Poll survey of people with type 2 diabetes over the age of 45, Only half are aware of their risk or have discussed their risk of heart attack or stroke with a health care provider.
Coverage: Type 2 Diabetes is part of the AHA and American Diabetes Association's “Know Diabetes by Heart” initiative to address risk factors for heart disease and stroke in people with type 2 diabetes. Coverage: In Type 2 Diabetes, AHA's unparalleled expertise is leveraged by hospitals across the country to ensure that the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence and research-based guidelines.
“At Essentia, the health and well-being of our patients is our top priority,” said Dr. Gratia Pitcher, Essentia's Chief Medical Officer. “This is why we worked to turn Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guidelines into a Lifeline. We are pleased to be recognized by the American Heart Association for Target: Executing Exceptional Care for Type 2 Diabetes. The tools and resources provided will help you track and measure your success in complying with evidence-based clinical guidelines developed to improve patient outcomes.”
Each year, program participants apply for award recognition by demonstrating how their organization is committed to providing quality outpatient care to patients with type 2 diabetes.
“Organizations that participate in programs like this can raise awareness about the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease and improve patient outcomes,” said American Heart Association volunteer and Maryland Primary said Howard Haft, MD, MMM, CPE, FACPE, former executive director of . Maryland Department of Health Care Program. “We are pleased to be recognized for Essentia Health’s commitment to quality care.”
To learn more about diabetes education at Essentia Health, visit our website.