Overview of the recognition and local scope
The American Heart Association recognized 55 hospitals across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through the Get With The Guidelines quality improvement programs. The announcement highlights local participation in a nationwide initiative involving more than 3,000 hospitals that aim to align clinical care with current, research‑based treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines: program purpose and methods
Get With The Guidelines supports hospitals in implementing evidence‑based care by using real‑time data, clinical best practices and performance feedback. The program focuses on improving adherence to established treatment recommendations for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease. Since its launch more than two decades ago, the program has collected millions of patient records that inform quality improvement and clinical practice.
Clinical impact: outcomes, readmissions and disparities
According to the release, participation in Get With The Guidelines has been associated with better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality. The program has also been shown to reduce disparities in care for several populations. The AHA cited the urgency of improving care for cardiovascular conditions: the 2026 AHA Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report lists heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death and stroke as the No. 4 cause of death in the United States. Michele Bolles, AHA senior vice president of quality, is quoted in the release noting that “Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke or heart attack,” underscoring the need for rapid access to proven treatments.
Regional list: 55 hospitals in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
The hospitals recognized in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are listed here as named in the announcement. The list spans multiple health systems and community hospitals:
- Adventist Health - Glendale – Glendale
- Adventist Health Simi Valley – Simi Valley
- Adventist Health White Memorial – Los Angeles
- Antelope Valley Medical Center – Lancaster
- Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center – Los Angeles
- Cedars‑Sinai Marina Hospital – Marina del Rey
- Centinela Hospital Medical Center – Inglewood
- CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center – Los Angeles
- Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura
- Coast Plaza Hospital – Norwalk
- Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center – Los Angeles
- Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center – Glendale
- Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center – Northridge
- Dignity Health St. John's Regional Medical Center – Oxnard
- Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center – Long Beach
- Emanate Health‑Queen of the Valley Hospital – West Covina
- Encino Hospital Medical Center – Encino
- Garfield Medical Center – Monterey Park
- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital – Valencia
- Huntington Hospital – Pasadena
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park – Baldwin Park
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey – Downey
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles – Los Angeles
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City – Panorama City
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South Bay – Harbor City
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West Los Angeles – Los Angeles
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills – Woodland Hills
- Keck Hospital of USC – Los Angeles
- Long Beach Medical Center – Long Beach
- Los Angeles General Medical Center – Los Angeles
- Los Robles Regional Medical Center – Thousand Oaks
- Memorial Hospital of Gardena – Gardena
- Mission Community Hospital – Panorama City
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center – Palmdale
- PIH Health Downey Hospital – Downey
- PIH Health Whittier Hospital – Whittier
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center – Pomona
- Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center – Tarzana
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center – Mission Hills
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - San Pedro – San Pedro
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance – Torrance
- Providence Saint John's Health Center – Santa Monica
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center – Burbank
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center – Los Angeles
- San Dimas Community Hospital – San Dimas
- Santa Monica‑UCLA Medical Center Orthopedic and Hospital – Santa Monica
- St. Francis Medical Center – Lynwood
- Sherman Oaks Hospital – Sherman Oaks
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center – Torrance
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center – West Hills
- USC Arcadia Hospital – Arcadia
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – Los Angeles
- USC Verdugo Hills Hospital – Glendale
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital – Van Nuys
- Ventura County Medical Center / Santa Paula Hospital – Ventura
Data contributions and research value of registries
The release emphasizes that registries created through Get With The Guidelines contain millions of patient records, which have supported research and practical improvements in cardiovascular care. These registries provide a real‑world evidence base for refining clinical pathways, measuring adherence to guidelines and identifying opportunities to reduce variability in care across institutions.
Resources and how to learn more
The announcement directs readers to heart.org/getwiththeguidelines for additional information about the program. It also references an additional external resource titled "Healthy Hearts and Minds, One Hospital at a Time" from U.S. News & World Report but does not provide further details beyond the citation.
About the American Heart Association and contact information
The release includes an overview of the American Heart Association, noting the organization’s long history of supporting health information, research funding and public health advocacy. Contact details in the announcement list a media contact, Kristine Kelly (kristine.kelly@heart.org), and the public phone number 1‑800‑AHA‑USA1 (242‑8721). The release also provides general AHA web resources at heart.org and stroke.org.