This is the sixth straight year Kalispell’s program led the state in total number of awards
Logan Health Medical Center (LHMC) in Kalispell has once again earned national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its dedication to providing high-quality stroke and cardiac care, receiving more achievement awards than any other hospital in Montana.
Additionally, LHMC was also one of just 158 hospitals nationwide to receive the AHA’s new Commitment to Quality Award. This honor recognizes hospitals that consistently apply evidence-based standards across multiple cardiovascular and stroke care programs, demonstrating a systemwide commitment to improving outcomes and reducing disparities.
“We’re honored to be recognized for the high-quality, evidence-based care our teams deliver every day,” said Kevin Abel, CEO of Logan Health. “These awards reflect the outstanding effort and dedication of our entire team — from clinical staff to educators, support services, and beyond. It’s a true testament to the high standards we set every day to deliver excellent care for our patients.”
In addition to the Commitment to Quality Award, Logan Health received national recognition across multiple Get With The Guidelines® achievement programs, including:
Stroke and Resuscitation Care
- Stroke GOLD PLUS
- Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Resuscitation BRONZE – Adult
- Resuscitation BRONZE – Pediatric
- Resuscitation Target: CPR
Cardiac and Rural Cardiac Care
- Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI GOLD
- Rural Coronary Artery Disease NSTE-ACS GOLD
- Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI GOLD
- Heart Failure GOLD PLUS
- Target: Heart Failure Optimal
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Rural Heart Failure SILVER
These designations reflect Logan Health’s commitment to improving care for patients experiencing cardiac arrest, stroke, heart attacks, and related conditions through adherence to the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Logan Health’s cardiovascular and stroke care programs bring together a broad range of specialties, including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, pediatric cardiology, and advanced cardiac imaging. These multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to guide patients from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. To expand access beyond Kalispell, Logan Health Medical Center also provides regular outreach in Columbia Falls, Polson, Libby, Eureka, Cut Bank, and Shelby, helping to ensure patients in rural and surrounding communities can receive high-quality heart care close to home.
Additionally, Logan Health Medical Center’s Telestroke Program offers 24/7 neurological and stroke expertise to many critical access hospitals across Montana, enabling timely evaluation and intervention for stroke patients in even the most remote areas.
For more information about these programs, visit logan.org/heart and logan.org/stroke.
About Logan Health
Logan Health is a nonprofit, 622-bed health system in Montana. While the main medical campus is located in Flathead County, Logan Health draws from a total service area covering 20 counties, nearly 50,000 square miles and a population of nearly 700,000. The health system consists of six hospitals, more than 68 provider clinics and a host of other health care services, including the nation’s first rural air ambulance service (A.L.E.R.T.), which it has maintained for more than 40 years. More than 4,800 physicians, nurses, health care professionals and support staff work together to provide patients and their families with a positive, proactive, patient-centered experience. Founded in 1910, Logan Health has provided exceptional care for more than 100 years to the communities it serves. Throughout its history, the organization has continued to grow and evolve with the growth and changing needs of the communities it serves.
