St. Luke's Health Earns 10 National Heart & Stroke Awards

HOUSTON, TX (July 24, 2026) - St. Luke's Health, a member of CommonSpirit, is being celebrated nationally for its commitment to exceptional cardiovascular care. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital and St. Luke's Health -The Woodlands Hospital have collectively achieved 10 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards.

These awards signify St. Luke's commitment to implementing the most current, evidence-based treatments for heart disease and stroke, directly translating to more lives saved, faster patient recoveries and fewer rehospitalizations.

With heart disease and stroke remaining critical health challenges (the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the U.S., per the American Heart Association's 2026 Statistical Update), consistently applying established treatment guidelines is crucial. Studies confirm that patients achieve better outcomes when providers follow these protocols diligently.

The Get With The Guidelines initiative, by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, equips hospitals nationwide to align patient care with research. St. Luke's qualified for these awards by demonstrating consistent dedication to high-quality care through its participation in these vital programs.

"St. Luke's Health is dedicated to elevating patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and optimizing processes for heart attack and stroke interventions," said Augusto "Gus" Sepulveda, MD, Houston Market Chief Medical Officer. "The Get With The Guidelines program empowers our teams to integrate proven knowledge and guidelines into daily practice, ultimately contributing to longer, healthier lives for individuals across Greater Houston."

This year, St. Luke's received these quality achievement awards:

• Stroke

  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™

  • Brazosport Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes

  • The Woodlands Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite,Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

  • The Vintage Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze

• Coronary Artery Disease

  • The Woodlands Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - CAD NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

  • The Woodlands Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - CAD STEMI Receiving Center - Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

• Resuscitation

  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Get With the Guidelines - Resuscitation Gold - with Target: CPR

  • The Woodlands Hospital - Get With The Guidelines - Resuscitation with Target: Survival Adult and Target: Survival Pediatric

About St. Luke's Health

St. Luke's Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is home to eight inpatient hospitals in Greater Houston, including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, a joint venture research and teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. The renowned expertise offered at St. Luke's has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, transplantation, and more. Home to the nationally-accredited and NCI-designated Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, St. Luke's includes more than 1,400 licensed beds and 11,000 employees and clinically aligned providers in Greater Houston. Learn more at commonspirit.org/stlukes.