Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been recognized with the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. This accolade places the hospital among 79 nationwide that have achieved this honor.
The award acknowledges the hospital’s dedication to providing a high standard of care for heart attack patients, aligning with clinical guidelines and recommendations set by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. To qualify for the award, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital demonstrated sustained performance in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry over four consecutive quarters in 2024, excelling in specific performance metrics.
Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, stated: “It is an honor to award Wilkes-Barre General Hospital with the Silver Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care.” He added that receiving this award shows the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that annually over 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack. This condition arises when a blood clot obstructs blood flow in a coronary artery. Treatment protocols involve timely interventions such as administering aspirin and restoring blood flow, along with counseling on smoking cessation and cardiac rehabilitation.
The Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry aims to enable healthcare teams to treat heart attack patients according to updated scientific guidelines and sets a national benchmark for improving care quality and outcomes for coronary artery disease patients.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC), established in 1949, leads globally in transforming cardiovascular care. It provides medical education and credentials professionals across more than 140 countries. The ACC is involved in setting health policies and standards through its journals, registries, accreditation services, and other resources dedicated to optimizing patient care.
