Hunterdon Health Primary Practices Nationally Recognized

Hunterdon Medical Group’s primary care practices have received two 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.

“We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our focus on Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure management and care,” said David Skillinge, D.O., President, Hunterdon Medical Group. “By participating in these programs, we are able to put the science of the latest clinical guidelines to work improving the lives of our patients.”

The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence-and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: Blood Pressure, Check. Change. Control. and Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, Hunterdon Medical Group’s primary care practices were recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.

This year, Hunterdon Medical Group’s Primary Care practices achieved: the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold Level and Target: BP™ (Blood Pressure) Gold Level recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.  The following practices have been awarded these achievements:

• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Bridgewater
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Cornerstone
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Hickory Run
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Highlands
• Hunterdon Family & Sports Medicine at Hopewell Valley
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Riverfield (Clinton and Hawk Pointe)
• Hunterdon Family Practice and Obstetrics
• Hunterdon Internal Medicine Associates
• Hunterdon Medical Associates at Whitehouse Station
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Your Doctor’s Care
• Hunterdon Medical Associates at Flemington
• Hunterdon Medical Associates at Long Valley
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Delaware Valley
• Hunterdon Family Medicine at Phillips-Barber

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke or heart failure. 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.

“Addressing Type 2 diabetes and  blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health – and critical today, when heart disease and stroke continue to be leading causes of death for Americans,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, volunteer science expert for the American Heart Association and executive director of the Maryland Primary Care Program, in Baltimore. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize Hunterdon Medical Group’s primary care practices for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.”