SVCHS has received three 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.
The American Heart Association presents outpatient program achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring patients have access to best practices that reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.
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.
Medical Director, Dr. Kristin Bresowar, said, “We are very proud of our staff and team at SVCHS for this accomplishment. Our pharmacy team, clinical providers and nurses have worked hard to bring the highest quality of care to our patients in Southwest Virginia and most importantly we know achieving these outcomes helps our patients live longer healthier lives.”
The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the American Heart Association to work for health systems 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, SVCHS was recognized after demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients.
This year, SVCHS received these achievement awards:
- The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol Gold
- The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold
- Target: BP Gold+ recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
“Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death for Americans, and addressing Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, American Heart Association volunteer; consultant, senior medical advisor and adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine; and former executive director of the Maryland Primary Care Program with the Maryland Department of Health. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize (organization) for its commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.”
SVCHS has community health centers in Meadowview, Va., Saltville, Va., Bristol, Va., and Tazewell, Va., along with pediatric services in Bristol, Va. and Tazewell, Va. SVCHS is currently accepting new pediatric patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 276-496-4492.
