UVA Health System’s interdisciplinary heart attack team is comprised of the Heart and Vascular Center, Emergency Department and Pharmacy. Through their collaborative efforts, UVA Health System has received three national awards:
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Mission: Lifeline Silver NSTEMI Award & Mission: Lifeline Bronze Plus STEMI Receiving Center Award
- American College of Cardiology (ACC) — NCDR ACTION Platinum Award
For additional information on their efforts, see NBC29’s article, UVA Earns Three National Awards for Quality Heart Attack Care.