Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has received two American Heart Association® Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association® to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center qualified for the awards by demonstrating its commitment to improving quality care.
“Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Robert J. Anderson, CEO. “Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in the Sarasota/Manatee area experience longer, healthier lives.”
Awards Received
For Heart Care:
- Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Cardiovascular services received Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease – STEMI Receiving Center – Gold (2025)
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ER at Fruitville, an Extension of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, received Get With The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referring Silver Plus
For Stroke Care:
- Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center received Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
“These awards show Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and current volunteer chair of the Association’s Quality Oversight Committee. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for healthcare systems, families and communities.”
