New Orleans East Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care

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July 16, 2026

New Orleans East Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines^® - StrokeSilver Plus award for demonstrating commitment to delivering evidence-based, life-saving stroke care.

NEW ORLEANS,LA, JULY 2026 — New Orleans East Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and supporting faster recovery.

Get With The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association into hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program designed to improve stroke care through consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize long-term effects of stroke and help prevent death.

"At New Orleans East Hospital, we are deeply committed to elevating patient care by aligning with the most current medical standards," says Dr. Takeisha C. Davis, President and CEO. "Integrating the 'Get With The Guidelines' framework allows our teams to translate cutting-edge science into daily clinical practice. This evidence-based approach is proven to enhance recovery, directly supporting our ultimate mission: helping our community live longer, healthier lives."

Each year, participating hospitals qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality stroke care. In addition to following clinical treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also provide education to help people manage their recovery and ongoing health at home.

“We are proud to recognize New Orleans East Hospital for its commitment to caring for people experiencing 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, including greater likelihood of being discharged home, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a meaningful benefit for health care systems, families and communities.”

New Orleans East Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

About New Orleans East Hospital:

New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH) is committed to providing extraordinary healthcare and educational empowerment to the community with courtesy, concern, kindness and compassion. We look forward to building a healthier community and serving as an active partner in the revitalization of Eastern New Orleans. NOEH is a proud member of LCMC Health, an 8-hospital system serving the healthcare needs of the Gulf Coast region. For more information on NOEH, visit www.NOEHospital.org.

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 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.

CONTACT:
Petera Diaban, MPH, Director of Marketing and Communications
O: 504-592-6551
Petera.diaban@lcmchealth.org

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