Vecino Health Centers has received two 2025 American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.
Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for the Office of Prevention, American Heart Association (center) with Deepa Narayanareddy, Director of QA/QI, Vecino Health Centers (left) and Maria Baltizar, QA/QI Coordinator, Vecino Health Centers (right)
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke or heart failure.[1] High cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment and education, these conditions can be managed.
The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for health care organizations nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: Type 2 Diabetes and Target: BP programs, Vecino Health Centers was recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.
This year, Vecino Health Centers received these recognitions:
- Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold
- Target: BP™ Silver+
The awards were jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
[1] Martin S, et al. 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2024:149(8). https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209.
