SANTA MONICA, July 31, 2025 — For the eighth consecutive year, Providence Saint John’s Health Center has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care that saves lives and reduces disability.
Providence Saint John’s also received three national recognitions from the Association: Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll-Stroke— further demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to delivering the latest evidence-based care to every patient.
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. Without blood flow, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery.
“Our stroke program is committed to offering research-based treatments, collaborating with our emergency medical services (EMS) partners and raising awareness about stroke signs, symptoms and prevention in our community,” said Joni Chroman, executive director, Saint John’s Neuroscience Institute. “Receiving this recognition is an honor and a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional stroke care for patients.”
Get With The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association directly to hospitals nationwide, helping align patient care with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines.
As participants in the Get With The Guidelines Program, Saint John’s qualified for the recognition by demonstrating its commitment to improving quality stroke care and educating patients to manage their health and recovery at home.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Saint John’s for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
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About Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Providence Saint John’s Health Center has served the Westside Los Angeles community for more than 80 years. As a nationally renowned 266-bed hospital, Providence Saint John’s provides the latest in diagnostic technology and specialty care with a strong commitment to its core service lines: heart and vascular care, oncology, orthopedics, neurosciences, digestive health, and women’s health. Providence Saint John’s has achieved 4-Star recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing the Santa Monica hospital among the top 20 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality and safe care. Providence Saint John’s is also home to the Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Pacific Neuroscience Institute, both noted for groundbreaking research and treatment.
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.
