Baylor Medicine, the academic medical practice affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, has received prestigious recognitions from the American Heart Association for its efforts in managing diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure among patients. The practice has been awarded the Target: Type 2 DiabetesSM Gold, Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Gold, and Target: BPTM Gold+ and Silver+ recognitions. These honors reflect Baylor Medicine’s commitment to improving cardiovascular health and reducing the risks associated with heart disease and strokes.
Dr. Daniel Murphy, Chief Medical Officer of Baylor Medicine, emphasized the significance of these accolades, stating, “The 2025 American Heart Association’s recognition of multiple Baylor Medicine clinics affirms the commitment of our clinicians, staff and leadership to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.” He highlighted that these recognitions demonstrate the institution’s ongoing efforts to enhance cardiovascular health.
Achievements in Diabetes and Cholesterol Management
The Target: Type 2 DiabetesSM Gold award acknowledges healthcare practices that have successfully achieved HbA1c control in their diabetic patients and maintained greater than 70% adherence to cardiovascular measures. Baylor Medicine clinics receiving this award include:
– Baylor Medicine Cardiology
– Baylor Medicine Comprehensive Health Clinic
– Baylor Medicine Endocrinology
– Baylor Medicine Geriatrics
– Baylor Medicine McNair General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine San Felipe General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Nephrology
– Baylor Medicine Transition Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Kirby
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – River Oaks
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Fannin Tower (Texas Medical Center)
The Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Gold recognition is awarded to practices that achieve over 70% appropriate statin therapy use while implementing changes aimed at lowering cholesterol. The Baylor Medicine clinics that received this recognition include:
– Baylor Medicine Atherosclerosis
– Baylor Medicine Cardiology
– Baylor Medicine Comprehensive Health Clinic
– Baylor Medicine Endocrinology
– Baylor Medicine Fannin Cardiology
– Baylor Medicine Geriatrics
– Baylor Medicine Infectious Disease
– Baylor Medicine McNair General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine San Felipe General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Vascular Surgery
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Kirby
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – River Oaks
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Fannin Tower (Texas Medical Center)
Focus on Blood Pressure Control
For blood pressure management, the Target: BPTM Gold+ recognition is given to practices that have achieved more than 70% blood pressure control and have implemented measures to improve measurement accuracy. Clinics earning the Gold+ recognition are:
– Baylor Medicine Atherosclerosis
– Baylor Medicine Comprehensive Health Clinic
– Baylor Medicine Fannin Cardiology
– Baylor Medicine San Felipe General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Transition Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Kirby
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – River Oaks
Those awarded with the Silver+ recognition are:
– Baylor Medicine Cardiology
– Baylor Medicine Endocrinology
– Baylor Medicine Geriatrics
– Baylor Medicine Infectious Disease
– Baylor Medicine McNair General Internal Medicine
– Baylor Medicine Nephrology
– Baylor Medicine Family Medicine – Fannin Tower (Texas Medical Center)
Dr. Murphy noted the critical importance of these efforts, stating, “Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable.” He emphasized that the American Heart Association’s programs support healthcare organizations in optimizing care for patients with cardiovascular conditions and recognize their achievements in advancing clinical excellence.
Through these recognitions, Baylor Medicine not only showcases its commitment to high-quality care but also contributes to the broader goal of reducing cardiovascular disease prevalence. With ongoing efforts to enhance patient outcomes, Baylor Medicine aims to set a standard for excellence in healthcare delivery.
