"This was a coordinated team effort, led by our physicians,” says Cathy Palmer, Director of Ortho-Neuro-Post Acute Services at LGMC. "We’re very excited. It truly does improve patient care,” she says of the program.

Lafayette General Medical Center was awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.  LGMC's certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center met the approval of not only The Joint Commission, but the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and signified that LGMC is providing the "next generation of stroke care.”

A Bronze Award recognizes a performance of 90-consecutive days with at least 85% compliance under seven guidelines that measure Patient Management Tools such as timely treatment, smoking cessation advice or other discharge criteria.

Palmer is optimistic LGMC will continue its performance streak, which could garner the hospital a higher medal in future results. Silver and Gold awards are given for 12- and 24-consecutive months, respectively. "We will strive to continue and hopefully get a silver because we are persistently getting quality outcomes for patients in our community.”