Nine California Hospitals honored for providing quality care to stroke patients

Nine of Tenet’s acute care hospitals in California were recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to quality stroke care.

American Heart Association Gold Plus Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award

Desert Regional Medical Center
Doctors Medical Center
JFK Memorial Hospital
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Los Alamitos Medical Center
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Twin Cities Community Hospital

American Heart Association Silver Plus Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus

Desert Regional Medical Center
Los Alamitos Medical Center (also received Advanced Therapy recognition)

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite

Doctors Medical Center
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Lakewood Regional Medical Center

Target: Stroke Honor Roll

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Twin Cities Community Hospital

Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Desert Regional Medical Center
Doctors Medical Center
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
JFK Memorial Hospital
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Los Alamitos Medical Center
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times for stroke patients. ‘Get With The Guidelines-Stroke®’ is a program designed to improve stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to nationally recognized research- and evidence-based guidelines. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recover at home.