Jupiter Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care

JUPITER, Fla. – July 21, 2026 — Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for the eighth consecutive year. The Gold level designation is awarded to hospitals that have maintained high standards of care for 24 months, while the Plus is granted to hospitals that have achieved a 75 percent or higher compliance in specific quality markers, including timeliness of care and patient education. The recognition affirms the independent, not-for-profit’s consistent adherence to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

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 happens when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. Because those cells are lost quickly, early detection and rapid treatment are essential for survival, recovery, and the prevention of long-term disability.

“Earning this recognition for the eighth consecutive year reflects steadfast commitment to stroke care at every level of our organization,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Our investments in technology, specialists, and coordinated care systems help ensure our community has access to advanced stroke treatment when the minutes matter most.”

As the first Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center in the region, Jupiter Medical Center meets the strictest standards for the most advanced stroke interventions. It was also one of the first hospitals in the area to adopt Viz.ai, an AI-powered platform that analyzes medical imaging in real time and can alert stroke specialists in as little as 29 seconds — speeding up diagnosis and treatment of stroke, which is vital to saving lives and reducing disability.

“When it comes to stroke, time is brain,” said Wayne Olan, MD, Neuro Interventional Radiologist and Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Jupiter Medical Center. “By combining rapid detection tools, experienced specialists, and thrombectomy capabilities, our team can mobilize quickly when every minute matters.”

Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is an in-hospital program that improves stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Each year, participating hospitals qualify by demonstrating their commitment to quality stroke care. In addition to following treatment guidelines, participants educate patients — using tools such as B.E. F.A.S.T. to recognize stroke warning signs — to help them manage their health and recovery at home.

In addition to the Gold Plus award, Jupiter Medical Center also received the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll awards from the American Heart Association.

For information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com, call 561-263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter.

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ABOUT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER

Rated #1 in the region for quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge technologies enable its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient health care services. Jupiter Medical Center’s specialty centers of excellence include: comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, and women’s and children’s services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.

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 guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.