Glenwood Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Stroke Care Excellence
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July 23, 2025
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Stroke Care Excellence
The American Heart Association presents Glenwood with the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Award and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designation for the seventh consecutive year.
West Monroe, Louisiana — Glenwood Regional Medical Center has once again earned national recognition from the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Award and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This marks the seventh consecutive year Glenwood has been recognized through this program, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to improving stroke outcomes through evidence-based care ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Glenwood’s progression in this program, from Bronze in the first year, to Silver Plus, and now multiple years at Gold Plus, reflects the hospital’s unwavering focus on delivering timely, coordinated, and lifesaving treatment for stroke patients. The addition of the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award highlights Glenwood’s excellence in caring for stroke patients with type 2 diabetes, a population at significantly higher risk for complications.
“Every second counts when it comes to stroke,” said Dr. Mark Boersma, CEO/CMO of Glenwood Regional Medical Center. “This recognition is more than just a badge; this award reflects our team’s commitment to delivering exceptional care when it matters most. We’re proud to bring nationallevel stroke treatment to the heart of our community.”
The Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke program helps hospitals consistently apply the latest research-based guidelines to improve outcomes for stroke patients, leading to higher survival rates, reduced long-term disability, and faster recoveries. These improvements have a direct and meaningful impact on the health of our patients and our community.
“This award represents Glenwood’s steadfast commitment to clinical excellence and the well being of our patients,” said Cheryl Faulkenberry, Director of Quality Management. “We’re proud to maintain the highest standards in stroke care year after year.”
Sandy Goss, Chief Nursing Officer, added: “This achievement is a direct result of the tireless work of our emergency department and clinical teams. From the moment a stroke patient enters our doors, they receive rapid, evidence-based care designed to give them the best chance of recovery.”
Participation in the American Heart Association’s stroke program has been shown to reduce hospital readmissions, lower mortality, and improve overall outcomes, benefits that directly impact the health and longevity of our local community. Glenwood’s ongoing commitment to these standards helps ensure that patients in Northeast Louisiana have access to nationally recognized stroke care, close to home.
Why It Matters for Our Community
This national recognition brings meaningful impact to the people Glenwood serves. With a team of more than 600 dedicated professionals, Glenwood is committed to reducing preventable disability and saving lives, especially in rural and underserved areas where timely and quality stroke care can be hard to access.
“These awards are more than plaques on a wall, they reflect our mission to serve this community with excellence and compassion,” Faulkenberry added. “We’re proud to be a trusted provider for our region.”
About Get With The Guidelines®
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research based treatment guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines® has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
About Glenwood Regional Medical Center
Glenwood regional Medical Center is a 278-bed facility located in West Monroe and serves as a vital part of Northeast Louisiana’s healthcare system. With over 600 team members and medical staff, Glenwood is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality patient care. The hospital remains committed to giving patients and their physicians access to the latest medical breakthroughs and innovations in heart and vascular care. Comprehensive services include emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, therapy services, and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly skilled healthcare professionals, Glenwood is dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a welcoming, patient-focused, and friendly environment.
For more information, visit www.glenwood.org.