Maria Parham Health Recognized as One of America's Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care

Maria Parham Health (MPH) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as one of America's Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care. This prestigious recognition underscores the hospital's commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and highlights its dedication to improving patient outcomes.

As part of this recognition, Maria Parham Health was featured in a recent issue of U.S. News & World Report specifically for its Chest Pain Center Accreditation. This accreditation by the ACC focuses on the hospital’s ability to deliver efficient and effective emergency care for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. The Chest Pain Center Accreditation program helps hospitals refine their cardiovascular care processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards in the care and treatment of heart patients.

“Receiving the Chest Pain Center Accreditation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our cardiovascular team at Maria Parham Health,” said Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “We are honored to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology and to be listed among the nation’s best hospitals for heart care. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our community, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible outcomes."

In addition to the Chest Pain Center Accreditation, Maria Parham Health’s Cath Lab has also been recognized for its registry in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). This registry assesses the characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of cardiovascular disease patients who undergo diagnostic catheterization and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. By participating in the NCDR, Maria Parham Health is able to leverage data-driven insights, research, and analysis that inform clinical and operational decisions, enhancing the overall quality of care delivered to every patient.

"Participation in the NCDR allows us to monitor and improve the care we provide to our cardiovascular patients by utilizing comprehensive data and evidence-based practices,” said CEO Bert Beard. “This registry enables our team to make informed decisions that ultimately result in better care and better outcomes for our patients."

The ACC’s accreditation and the NCDR registry provide patients and caregivers with assurance that Maria Parham Health is committed to delivering the best cardiovascular care. The ACC’s Seal of Approval serves as a symbol of the hospital’s excellence in the field of heart care and its ongoing efforts to improve patient care and safety.

Patients and caregivers can trust hospitals and centers that participate in the NCDR and receive the ACC's Accreditation Seal of Approval for delivering the best cardiovascular patient care. For more information on Maria Parham Health's cardiovascular care programs and its recognition as one of America's Best Hospitals, visit https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc