Terrebonne General Health System Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines^® - StrokeBronze award for demonstrating commitmentto delivering evidence-based, life-saving stroke care

Terrebonne General Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® - Stroke Bronzequality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability, and supporting faster recovery.

Get With The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association into 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 designed to improve stroke care through consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize long-term effects of stroke and help prevent death.

“Our commitment to our patients extends beyond treatment—it’s about giving them the best opportunity for a healthier future,” said Phyllis Peoples, President and CEO. “By participating in Get With The Guidelines, our teams are continually applying the latest proven practices to improve care and outcomes. We are honored to serve our community and remain focused on helping our neighbors throughout the bayou region live longer, healthier lives.”

Each year, participating hospitals qualify for the award by demonstrating their commitment to providing quality stroke care. In addition to following clinical treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also provide education to help people manage their recovery and ongoing health at home.

“We are proud to recognize Terrebonne General Health System for its commitment to caring for people experiencing 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, including greater likelihood of being discharged home, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates — a meaningful benefit for health care systems, families, and communities.”

For more information on the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines, visit heart.org.