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Baylor St. Luke’s Earns 73 AHA Outpatient Achievement Awards

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group receives 73 American Heart Association outpatient awards for excellence in managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes.
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HOUSTON, TX (November 25, 2025) - Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group has received 73 American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke or heart failure. High cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment and education, these conditions can be managed. 

"Receiving recognition from the American Heart Association for our dedication to high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure management is a testament to our team's efforts," said Dr. Angela Nunnery, chief medical officer of Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group. "These programs are crucial, allowing us to actively apply the most current, science-backed guidelines to directly improve our patients' health and well-being."

The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for health care organizations nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in the Target: BP™, Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol.™, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group was recognized after demonstrating how it has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.

This year, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group received these achievement awards:

  • Target: BP™ Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.

    • AGAPE Physicians
    • Aliana Primary Care
    • Angelina Internal Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine - Internal Medicine
    • Creekside Family Medicine
    • Kingwood Primary Care
    • Lake Jackson FMC
    • Lake Road FMC
    • Livingston Family Medicine & OB
    • Lufkin Comprehensive Care
    • Lufkin GME Clinic
    • Lufkin MedCare
    • Oglesbee Family Clinic
    • Springwoods Village - Endocrinology
    • Springwoods Village - Primary Care
    • Sugar Land Internal Medicine
    • Tomball Family Medicine
    • Vintage Cardiology
    • Vintage Primary Care
    • Woodlands Internal Medicine
    • Woodlands Multispecialty - Primary Care
    • Woodlands North Houston Heart Center

  • The American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold

    • AGAPE Physicians
    • Aliana Primary Care
    • Angelina Internal Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine - Internal Medicine
    • Creekside Family Medicine
    • Kingwood Primary Care
    • Lake Jackson FMC
    • Lake Road FMC
    • Livingston Family Medicine & OB
    • Lufkin Comprehensive Care
    • Lufkin MedCare
    • Oglesbee Family Clinic
    • Springwoods Village - Endocrinology
    • Springwoods Village - Primary Care
    • Sugar Land Internal Medicine
    • Tomball Family Medicine
    • Vintage Primary Care
    • Woodlands Internal Medicine
    • Woodlands Multispecialty - Endo/Diabetes
    • Woodlands Multispecialty - Primary Care

  • The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold

    • AGAPE Physicians
    • Aliana Primary Care
    • Angelina Internal Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine
    • Conroe Family Medicine - Internal Medicine
    • Kingwood Primary Care
    • Lake Jackson FMC
    • Lake Road FMC
    • Livingston Family Medicine & OB
    • Lufkin Comprehensive Care
    • Lufkin GME Clinic
    • Lufkin MedCare
    • Oglesbee Family Clinic
    • Springwoods Village - Endocrinology
    • Sugar Land Internal Medicine
    • Tomball Family Medicine
    • Vintage Cardiology
    • Vintage Primary Care
    • Woodlands Multispecialty - Primary Care
    • Woodlands North Houston Heart Center

    • Target: BP™ Silver+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.Sugar Land Primary Care

  • The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Participation

    • Lufkin GME Clinic
    • Sugar Land Primary Care
    • Vintage Cardiology
    • Woodlands North Houston Heart Center

  • The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Participation

    • Creekside Family Medicine
    • Springwoods Village - Primary Care
    • Sugar Land Primary Care
    • Woodlands Internal Medicine

“Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death for Americans, and addressing Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, member of the American Heart Association's National Quality Oversight Committee. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.”

About Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group is a network of more than 250 multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Our medical professionals provide personalized, expert care in a variety of specialties, including primary care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and general surgery. Many offer same or next-day appointments as well as onsite imaging and laboratory services, providing patients and their families with a convenient and comprehensive healthcare experience. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Our network of care puts patients first so you can have the peace of mind knowing reliable coverage is close to home. Learn more at commonspirit.org/bslmg.

About Target: BPTM™

Target: BP™ is a national collaboration between the American Heart Association and American Medical Association to reduce the number of Americans who suffer from heart attacks and strokes each year by urging physician practices, health systems and patients to prioritize hypertension control. The initiative aims to help health care organizations improve blood pressure control rates using evidence-based protocols, tools and resources and recognizes organizations that treat patients with hypertension for achieving blood pressure control rates within the populations they serve. 

About Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives, created the Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ initiative to improve awareness, detection and management of high cholesterol for consumers, patients and health care professionals.  

About Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building longer, healthier lives, created Target: Type 2 Diabetes to raise awareness and understanding of the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease among patients, caregivers and health care professionals as well as empower patients and caregivers to better manage risk factors. 

The Target: Type 2 Diabetes program supports physicians and care teams by offering access to the latest research, tools and resources to provide the most up-to-date cardiovascular and Type 2 diabetes management and treatment.