Carilion Clinic Cardiovascular Institute Recognized for Excellence

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Carilion Clinic for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Carilion’s Cardiovascular Institute received the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence designation in January based on meeting accreditation criteria and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.

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.

“Carilion Clinic has demonstrated its commitment to providing Southwest Virginia with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board.

The ACC offers U.S. and international systems like Carilion 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.

“For decades, our Cardiovascular Institute has delivered exceptional heart care to our region,” said Marguerite Underwood, vice president of Carilion’s Cardiovascular Institute. “This recognition is a meaningful acknowledgment of our unwavering commitment to patient care and to the communities we serve.”

About Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Roanoke, Va. A comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services enable employees to collaborate in providing quality care close to home for nearly 1 million Virginians. With an enduring commitment to the region’s health and wellness, Carilion also advances care through philanthropy, medical education and research, helps the communities it serves stay healthy and inspires the region to grow stronger. For more information, visit CarilionClinic.org. 

About the American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at acc.org or follow @ACCinTouch.