UNC Health Nash Earns National Awards for Heart, Stroke Care
UNC Health Nash has received recognition from the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association and the American College of Cardiology with awards for industry-leading performance in heart and stroke care.
“For the seventh year, UNC Nash is being recognized as an industry leader in heart and stroke care. These national awards are a credit to our experienced and dedicated team members who are committed to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time,” said Dr. L. Lee Isley, president and CEO of UNC Nash.
UNC Nash’s awards include the “Get With The Guidelines” Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which includes two additional recognitions, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
In order to qualify for the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition, UNC Nash had to meet specific quality measures for 12 consecutive months based on the “Overall Diabetes Cardiovascular Initiative Composite Score” developed by the ASA that proves hospitals are equipped to provide high quality care for this patient population.
“The Nash Heart Center is humbled to receive the highest STEMI and NSTEMI national awards for the seventh year in a row, confirming that we consistently provide top-rated, high-quality healthcare right here in our community,” said Dr. Michael Yeung, Medical Director of Nash Heart Center. “I am very proud of our entire team, including partners in the Nash Emergency Department and local EMS who make it possible to treat heart and stroke emergencies effectively and efficiently.”
The awards recognize UNC Health Nash’s commitment to a high standard of care for stroke and heart attack patients and signifies the hospital treats these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology, AHA and ASA clinical guidelines and recommendations.
“We strive to ensure our community receives the best care possible right here at home, and these awards are proof of that commitment. We are proud of our heart and stroke teams for all that they do for our patients,” said Debbie Beecham, UNC Nash stroke program coordinator.
