Three Snohomish County hospitals recognized by American Heart Association

EVERETT — Back when Damon Gates started as a nurse 36 years ago, as soon as a patient arrived with a stroke, hospitals would begin arrangements for a long-term care facility.

Now, with more advanced training and treatment, stroke patients have the chance to walk out of the hospital fully functional, said Gates, who recently became the stroke program coordinator at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Last week, the American Heart Association recognized Providence Everett along with Swedish Edmonds and EvergreenHealth Monroe for improving patient outcomes after a heart attack or stroke. The association notes hospitals across the country that follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines on livesaving care. This year, the association recognized 47 Washington hospitals.

Reports that hospitals share with the association are also used for an “enormous” database for health care researchers, Gates said, and hospitals can track their progress and patient outcomes with other hospitals nationwide. Providence Everett ranks in the 75th percentile of all hospitals, Gates said.

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I was treated at Providence Everett in 2018 after a having a hemorrhagic stroke. Other than having no memory of being admitted I've suffered no long-term damage from it.