St. Mary’s Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation

Marshall Health Network-St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) has been awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services.

Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence and community engagement.

“St. Mary’s Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Tri-State region with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award the HeartCARE Center designation to St. Mary’s.”

The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like SMMC access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care.

“Earning the HeartCARE Center of Excellence distinction for a second consecutive year is a testament to the skill, dedication and teamwork of our entire cardiovascular staff,” said Melissa Mielcarek, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, vice president of cardiovascular services at Marshall Health Network. “Our patients benefit every day from our commitment to excellence in heart care, and we are proud to continue raising the standard in the Tri-State region.”

To learn more about St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute, visit www.st-marys.org/heart.