Loma Linda University Health Campus

Loma Linda University Health has received 11 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines ® achievement awards, reflecting its ongoing commitment to providing the most appropriate treatments for patients. These recognitions highlight Loma Linda University Health's dedication to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions.

This year, Loma Linda University Health received these achievement awards:

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    • Resuscitation – 2025 Target CPR

    • Resuscitation – 2025 Target Survival

    • Bronze for Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI

    • Gold for Adult Resuscitation

    • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

    • Resuscitation – 2025 Target Survival

    • Silver for Newly Born Resuscitation

    • Gold for Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation

    • Gold for Pediatric Resuscitation

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta

    • Resuscitation – 2025 Target CPR

    • Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Anthony Hilliard, MD, CEO of Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, said this recognition highlights our team's dedication to providing outstanding care in critical situations.

“This award represents more than simply adhering to guidelines – it emphasizes our commitment to ensuring every individual receives the highest quality of care when they need it most and in the shortest time possible,” he said. 

"Health emergencies can affect anyone at any time, making awareness, prevention, and timely intervention essential. Our team is focused on enhancing our services to meet the evolving needs of our community."

The Get With The Guidelines® program is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's nationwide hospital-based quality improvement program. By sharing the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, Get With The Guidelines® equips and ensures patient care aligns with the latest evidence and research-based guidelines.

To qualify for Get With The Guidelines® awards, organizations must demonstrate consistent dedication to providing quality care for cardiovascular disease patients as well as a commitment to patient education — supporting recovery and health management beyond their stay. 

"These awards show Loma Linda University Health'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, Loma Linda University Health can help realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates — a win for health care systems, families, and communities."

If you would like to learn more about Get With The Guidelines® and award criteria, visit heart.org.