LCMC Health hospitals earn American Heart Association recognitions, elevating clinical excellence and patient care across Louisiana

LCMC Health is proud to announce that multiple hospitals across our system have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program for exceptional, evidence-based care in stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease and resuscitation. 

These national awards highlight LCMC Health’s unwavering commitment to turning scientific research into real-world lifelines. By consistently adhering to the latest treatment protocols, our care teams are directly improving survival rates, reducing long-term disability and delivering higher quality, evidence-based care to the community. 

The following LCMC Health hospitals were recognized for their excellence in these key areas: 

• East Jefferson General Hospital 

  • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 
  • Heart Failure Gold Plus with Target: Heart Failure Optimal Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 
  • Resuscitation Bronze 

• Lakeview Hospital 

  • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 
  • Resuscitation Gold with Target: Survival 

• Manning Family Children’s 

  • Resuscitation Gold – Neonate/Infant 
  • Resuscitation Gold – Pediatric 
  • Resuscitation Silver - Adult 
  • Resuscitation Target CPR 

• New Orleans East Hospital  

  • Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 

• Touro 

  • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll Plus and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 
  • Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold and Gold Receiving with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 

• University Medical Center New Orleans 

  • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll Plus and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll   

• West Jefferson Medical Center  

  • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Advanced Therapy Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll 

Rapid, Life-Saving Stroke Interventions 

When a stroke occurs, every minute matters. Millions of brain cells die each minute care is delayed. By delivering clot-busting therapies and endovascular interventions faster, LCMC Health minimizes neurological damage, lowers mortality and dramatically reduces long-term disability, giving patients the best possible chance for full recovery. Additionally, every LCMC Health hospital has stroke capabilities, meaning patients are receiving expert care at the facility closest to them, when time matters most.  

Comprehensive Heart Failure & Coronary Care 

Managing complex cardiac conditions requires a personalized, holistic approach. LCMC Health’s Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease (STEMI/NSTEMI) honors reflect rigorous adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies, patient education and seamless post-discharge planning. By managing underlying risk factors, like Type 2 Diabetes, LCMC Health helps prevent hospital readmissions, lowers cardiac mortality and ensures patients enjoy more healthy days at home. 

Critical In-Hospital Resuscitation Excellence 

In-hospital cardiac arrest demands immediate, flawless clinical execution across all patient populations, from adults to infants. Recognitions such as Target: Survival, Target: CPR, and pediatric/neonatal resuscitation awards demonstrate that LCMC Health hospitals maintain continuous training, immediate response protocols and advanced life-support capabilities. This rigorous preparation directly translates into higher survival rates and superior post-cardiac arrest outcomes.