Saint Joseph London Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care

Saint Joseph London recognized with American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus award

LONDON, Ky. (August 7, 2025) — Saint Joseph London has been nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care by the American Heart Association. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

“At Saint Joseph London, our caregivers remain keenly focused on providing high-quality, evidence-based care to every patient, every day,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “This recognition from the American Heart Association reflects the dedication and skill of our team. By embracing the Get With The Guidelines program, we’re advancing stroke care and making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our communities.”

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.

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 research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.

Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Saint Joseph London for their 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.”

In addition to Saint Joseph London’s award, Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East received national recognition with the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement awards with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.