Med Center Health Rural Hospitals Receive 11 Awards from American Heart Association

Strategic Insights -

Med Center Health's four rural hospitals in Albany, Caverna, Franklin, and Scottsville have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their outstanding efforts in improving heart attack and stroke care. With a total of 11 awards received, these hospitals have demonstrated a commitment to delivering excellent care, continually training their staff, and adhering to evidence-based practices. This achievement is a testament to Med Center Health's dedication to providing high-quality care in rural areas, where timely and effective treatment is crucial in emergent situations like heart attacks and strokes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Med Center Health's rural hospitals received 11 awards from the American Heart Association for improving heart attack and stroke care, specifically for coronary artery disease and stroke care.
  • The awards recognize the hospitals' commitment to excellent care, continual training, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
  • The hospitals have demonstrated a focus on improving rural health care, particularly during emergent situations like heart attacks and strokes.
  • The American Heart Association's "Get With The Guidelines" award is a reflection of the exceptional commitment and clinical excellence found in rural hospitals.
  • Med Center Health's mission is to provide high-quality care that meets the same gold-standard protocols used in major medical centers.
  • Each year, more than 1 million cases of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) require hospitalization in the U.S., with about 30% of ACS cases being STEMI.
  • The American Heart Association guidelines call for specific actions performed in the hospital in a consistent and timely fashion to prevent further myocardial damage and to save lives.

Statistics:

  • 11 awards were received by Med Center Health's rural hospitals from the American Heart Association.
  • More than 1 million cases of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) require hospitalization in the U.S. each year.
  • About 30% of ACS cases in the U.S. are classified as STEMI (complete blockage in a coronary artery).
  • 625,000 patients in the U.S. are affected by Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS) annually.

Sources:

  • Med Center Health
  • American Heart Association (referenced in the original press release)
  • Karen E. Joynt Maddox, M.D., MPH, co-author on the American Heart Association's presidential advisory on rural health (referenced in the original press release)