NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (July 10, 2025) – Hoag has once again been awarded the highest level of stroke recognition from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award, including additional distinctions for Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Advanced Therapy, and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
Hoag earned this recognition by consistently meeting quality achievement measures for diagnosing and treating stroke patients over a sustained period. These measures focus on proper medication use and stroke treatments aligned with the latest evidence-based guidelines to speed recovery and reduce death and disability. To qualify for the award, hospitals must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality care, including patient education for managing health and recovery at home.
“This honor reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our physicians, nurses and entire stroke care team in providing world-class healthcare to patients,” said David M. Brown, MD, program director of Hoag’s Stroke Program. “We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to clinical excellence and for helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Get With The Guidelines encompasses the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association in a program for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care aligns with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. The program promotes consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
Learn more about Hoag’s stroke program.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 18 urgent care facilities, 13 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and five ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® with Distinction hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.