Faith Regional Health Services Has Been Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care

The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines^® awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care

Faith Regional Health Services has received two American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Gold Plus with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and Rural Stroke for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow 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 evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Faith Regional Health Services qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.

“Faith Regional Health Services continues to be committed to helping our patients reach the best outcome after a stroke,” said Faith Regional Health Services President and CEO Kelly Driscoll. “We feel honored to once again receive this award from the American Heart Association, which reflects our commitment to excellence for our patients and their families.”

Faith Regional Health Services is a 131-bed acute care hospital, located in Norfolk, Nebraska. Affiliates include Genoa Medical Facilities and Niobrara Valley Hospital. In partnership with Faith Regional Surgery Center.

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 14 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.