The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure and Stroke Gold Plus awards for proven dedication to ensuring all patients have access to best practices and life-saving care
SAN DIMAS, CA, Aug. 19, 2025 — San Dimas Community Hospital, a proud member of Prime Healthcare, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®– Stroke Gold Plus and Heart Failure Gold Plus achievement awards, recognizing its commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. Consistently applying these evidence-based protocols leads to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer hospital readmissions.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
“These awards show San Dimas Community Hospital’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, San Dimas Community Hospital can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
In addition, San Dimas Community Hospital earned a place on the Target: Heart Failure Optimal Honor Roll and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll™, further demonstrating its commitment to high-quality, coordinated care for patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
“This national recognition from the American Heart Association is a reflection of the extraordinary dedication and expertise of our team,” said Parrish Scarboro, Chief Executive Officer of San Dimas Community Hospital. “At San Dimas, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that improves patient outcomes and saves lives. These awards reaffirm our mission to provide our community with the highest quality care, every day.”
The hospital’s achievements extend beyond cardiovascular care. Recently, San Dimas earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, reflecting its commitment to patient safety and national quality standards. The hospital also received five-star ratings from Healthgrades for Hip Fracture Treatment and Gallbladder Surgery and was recognized on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for excellence in equity, value, and outcomes. These honors highlight San Dimas’ culture of continuous improvement and dedication to evidence-based care.
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About San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas Community Hospital is an award-winning, 101-bed facility serving the San Dimas, Glendora, Covina, and La Verne communities. The hospital offers a range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, and more. Recognized as a three-time recipient of the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health, San Dimas Community Hospital is also honored with the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety and the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.
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