HOSPITAL: Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 7, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Providence St. Vincent is renowned for its many centers of excellence, including Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, Providence Brain and Spine Institute, Providence Center For Health Care Ethics, among others. Using the most advanced and effective diagnostic technology available, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute’s (PHVI) highly-skilled outpatient cardiovascular laboratories work with physician experts in conducting the tests and screenings to help physicians view the heart, vascular and circulatory systems to pinpoint cardiac and vascular conditions. Providence St. Vincent is now part of the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. It will serve as a test for innovative, patient-centered solutions to address issues that impact patient health and patient readmissions. Providence St. Vincent will have a team that will serve as pioneers in a new approach to heart disease treatment and care that puts emphasis on meeting patients’ ongoing needs and helping patients make a seamless transition from the hospital to the home.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1lA3i5q

HOSPITAL: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 18, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is award-winning for its performance in adhering to key national guidelines in care of heart attack and heart failure patients. The medical center has been selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, further supporting the hospital’s dedication to patient care.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/W0DUA7

HOSPITAL: Scott & White Healthcare
LOCATION: Temple, Texas
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: April 24, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Scott & White Healthcare is a non-profit collaborative health care system which encompasses one of the nation's largest multi-specialty group practices. Scott & White has earned a reputation for excellence in cancer, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics and cardiovascular care. Scott & White has been selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, which will enhance its dedication to placing patient-centered care above all else.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1CP2BPQ

HOSPITAL: Advocate Sherman Hospital
LOCATION: Elgin, Illinois
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 17, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
The American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program allows Advocate Sherman Hospital to provide personalized services to heart disease patients and help them avoid a quick return to the hospital. The hospital has made great strides in preventing readmissions for heart failure patients through its Heart Failure Recovery Clinic, where less than one percent of patients enrolled in the clinic upon discharge are readmitted within 30 days. The Program will provide additional resources to replicate this success for patients with other types of heart disease.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1vJgrkx

HOSPITAL: Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
LOCATION: Indianapolis, Indiana
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: March 10, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital is one of the nation’s leading medical schools and gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies. Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital has been selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. This will allow the hospital to enhance its ongoing efforts to develop and implement scientific, evidence-based recommendations, practices and processes designed to improve patient quality and outcomes.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1mNGa8C

HOSPITAL: Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 24, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
The Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute team is one of the best in the country. Its doctors and staff treat patients with all kinds of cardiovascular disease, including very complex cases. It offers a wide range of services in many locations so that patients can count on world-class care that's convenient and tailored to their needs. Participating in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program will help provide personalized services to heart disease patients and help them avoid a quick return to the hospital.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1lWYjuI

HOSPITAL: Huntsville Hospital
LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: April 10, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
A community-based, not-for-profit institution, Huntsville Hospital is the second largest hospital in Alabama and the fifth largest publicly owned hospital system in the nation. Huntsville Hospital operates Heart Center, Inc. that offers state-of-the-art medical technologies, including comprehensive prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Huntsville Hospital has been selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. This Program will allow Huntsville to further its commitment to providing patients with the best cardiovascular care in the Tennessee Valley.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/U5oKI6

HOSPITAL: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
LOCATION: Washington, DC
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: December 18, 2013

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is pleased to be included in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program to enhance their multiple established initiatives to reduce hospital readmissions. MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s participation in the Program will help it to further develop innovative strategies and best practices that can be applied not only locally, but nationally, to improve patient care. This partnership will help to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home for each patient, and connect them with needed services, education and follow-up appointments. Additionally, it enhances MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s deep commitment to the continual pursuit of the highest quality care.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1uR6ouK

HOSPITAL: VCU Medical Center
LOCATION: Richmond, Virginia
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: October 24, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health System’s VCU Pauley Heart Center has been chosen to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program as VCU’s physicians and scientists, nurses and technicians have been saving and improving the lives of people with heart disease for more than four decades. Cardiologists that train at VCU Pauley Heart Center become leaders in cardiovascular medicine—in private practice, hospitals and academic medical centers around the world. Research being done at VCU Pauley Heart Center has had, and will continue to have, profound impact on the collective knowledge of heart disease, its treatments and cures which aligns with the commitment of the Program.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1nwUL7b

HOSPITAL: WakeMed Health & Hospitals
LOCATION: Raleigh, North Carolina
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 15, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Home to the state's leading heart program, WakeMed Health & Hospitals was chosen to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. WakeMed was chosen by the ACC because of its commitment to quality demonstrated by participation in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry and Hospital to Home program. WakeMed’s responsibility to patients begins prior to admission and extends beyond discharge. Educating patients about their condition, coordinating ongoing follow-up after discharge, collaborating with expert heart and primary care providers and supporting healthy lifestyle resources in the community are all key to helping patients and their families manage cardiovascular conditions, achieve optimum health and minimize risk for hospitalization.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1kYv9Mp

HOSPITAL: Trident Health
LOCATION: Charleston, South Carolina
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 7, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
The American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program is the first of its kind for The Heart Center at Trident Health. Trident Health is already nationally recognized for how well it takes care of its patients. This new endeavor will raise their level of care after patients leave the hospital. Trident Health, through its interdisciplinary approach, has shown great success in improving patient outcomes. The Heart Center will use this Program to continue its approach toward equipping patients with key self-care initiatives to improve their transition of care from hospital to home.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1jtNLJc

HOSPITAL: Christiana Care Health System
LOCATION: Wilmington, Delaware
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 19, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Christiana Care Health System is a network of private and non-profit hospitals. Christiana Care offers the most advanced health care technology to patients in order to meet their needs. Christiana Care was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program because of its commitment to quality, as demonstrated by participation in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry and Hospital to Home program. The program supports a culture of patient-centered care at Christiana Care that serves as a model for other hospitals as a team of caregivers partner with patients to help them understand their health condition, care plan and medications, and how to use community resources.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1trePwI

HOSPITAL: Montefiore Medical Center
LOCATION: New York, New York
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: April 8, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Montefiore Medical Center offers an integrated team as part of its Advanced Heart Failure program to treat patients who suffer from heart disease. Montefiore believes strongly in the team approach to medicine, especially for patients suffering from serious heart conditions. Due to Montefiore’s heart program, it was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. This involvement will allow the hospital to support a team of experts focused on these patients and will allow for the appropriate care and education to be offered, thus improving outcomes. The program’s team at Montefiore consists of a cardiologist, a nurse with heart failure care experience, a rehabilitation professional with exercise therapy experience and a PharmD. The team serves as the patient's advocate for the totality of their transition of care and aims to discharge patients on a timely basis, identify those who are high risk for readmission and provide resources to help prevent avoidable readmissions. Montefiore is prepared to offer any support needed to make a patient's transition home a success.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/TUZior

HOSPITAL: St. Mary’s Hospital
LOCATION: Waterbury, Connecticut
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 29, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
St. Mary’s Hospital is dedicated to patient safety and satisfaction and offers the latest in cutting-edge technology through high quality care at the lowest possible cost. St. Mary’s Hospital was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program due to its proven track record in the area of cardiac quality. In 2009, St. Mary’s was the first hospital in Connecticut to receive a Gold Award for cardiac care under the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program. Since then, St. Mary’s has been honored with four additional Gold Awards for cardiac care from the American Heart Association and two Gold Awards from the American Stroke Association. St. Mary’s participation in the Program will support the hospital’s thread of continuity from inpatient to outpatient care.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/TUZdkw

HOSPITAL: Albert Einstein Medical Center
LOCATION: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: May 8, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Albert Einstein Medical Center has an accredited Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and one of the busiest emergency rooms in Philadelphia. One of the specialty areas that the hospital offers is in heart and vascular care. Einstein Institute of Heart & Vascular Health is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care awarded for an extraordinary commitment to quality cardiac care. Albert Einstein Medical Center was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator program as its heart and vascular team treats thousands of patients each year and performs thousands of procedures, such as cardiac and peripheral catheterizations.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1jgD6kF

HOSPITAL: Tacoma General Hospital MultiCare Health System
LOCATION: Tacoma, Washington
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 24, 2015

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1QCOZOC

HOSPITAL: Baptist Health Louisville
LOCATION: Louisville, Kentucky
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 20, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Baptist Health Louisville’s highly skilled physicians and staff are dedicated to providing patients with high-quality heart care and comprehensive cardiology services. The hospital is a recognized leader in its community. In fact, Baptist Health Louisville is 1 of 2 hospitals in the state of Kentucky and one of just a few in the country, to earn the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Heart Attack Receiving Center Accreditation. Now the hospital has been selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, an initiative that utilizes a team-based approach to provide personalized care to heart disease. The Program is focused on helping patients make a seamless transition from the hospital to the home in an effort to reduce readmission back to the hospital after discharge.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1IuBmQc

HOSPITAL: Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center

LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 3, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Barnes-Jewish is an affiliated teaching hospital of Washington University School of Medicine. It consistently ranks as one of the nation’s best hospitals and heart and vascular centers. By participating in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, the hospital is committing to improving its already outstanding heart care. The hospital was recently honored with two prestigious awards: the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NDCR ACTION Registry–Get With the Guidelines (GWTG) Platinum Performance Achievement Award and the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2014 Resuscitation Quality Achievement Award.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/ROZ4OW

HOSPITAL: California Pacific Medical Center
LOCATION: San Francisco, California
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: November 4, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
As one of the top-rated centers for heart, cardiovascular, and coronary care in San Francisco, California, California Pacific’s Heart and Vascular Center offers quality, comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care by a team of pioneering physicians integrating leading-edge technology. California Pacific Medical Center is excited to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program as part of its patient-centric approach to care.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1trtmCI

HOSPITAL: Fairview Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital
LOCATION: Cleveland, Ohio
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: March 31, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Fairview Hospital prides itself in the care and interaction between its team of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and technologists. This is why Fairview Hospital is excited to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. The hospital already has a strong foundation of collaboration between its medical professionals and the patients they serve. Fairview Hospital’s dedicated specialists have developed the kind of teamwork, communication and trust that brings exceptional judgment, extraordinary experience and outstanding outcomes to cases of any of its patients and their families.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1xzqiqu

HOSPITAL: Indian River Medical Center
LOCATION: Vero Beach, Florida
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 12, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Indian River Medical Center has a team of highly trained and experienced healthcare specialists who provide the latest surgical and interventional procedures to patients. Its Heart Center physicians are dedicated to improving the length and the quality of life for their patients, which makes the Indian River Medical Center a perfect fit for the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1trvD0K

HOSPITAL: Lynchburg General Hospital Centra Health
LOCATION: Lynchburg, Virginia
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: December 3, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is an emergency and critical care center specializing in cardiology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is recognized nationally for its cardiac programs and was named one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Thomson Reuters. Centra Lynchburg General has received the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital designation in five previous years. Through its participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital will be able to further its commitment to its patients and their families by supporting patients as they transition from hospital to home following a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1PeD6AY

HOSPITAL: Mercy Hospital
LOCATION: Portland, Maine
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: December 10, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Mercy Hospital’s participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program will further support its unique patient-centered approach to the management of cardiac disease. Its elite team of board-certified cardiologists with substantial expertise in the full spectrum of cardiac care, are dedicated to helping patients transition from hospital to home following a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1HstqPk

HOSPITAL: Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines
LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 17, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Mercy Medical Center combines the region’s leading cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons with the state’s leading cardiovascular hospital to provide patients with highly-specialized care close to home. Its aim is to provide a seamless system of heart and vascular care for Mercy patients and their families, from screenings and outpatient clinic visits to advanced hospital care and rehabilitation. Mercy Medical Center's participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program will further support its patient-centered care philosophy and ability to care for patients as they transition from hospital to home after a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1F9uC7E

HOSPITAL: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
LOCATION: Newark, New Jersey
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: December 15, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
As a model of today's most progressive and seamless cardiac programs, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s heart program brings together an experienced team of heart specialists with a full complement of clinical resources to offer patients the highest quality care possible. The hospital was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, due to its extensive cardiac services and patient-centered care philosophy that continues to guide its ambition to improve the cardiac health of New Jersey and surrounding area residents.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/11SxPc2

HOSPITAL: Olathe Medical Center
LOCATION: Olathe, Kansas
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 7, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Olathe Medical Center has a strong history of providing advanced cardiac care to the communities it serves. Its team of specialists include cardiologists, heart surgeons, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. These professionals will continue their commitment to improving cardiovascular patient care through the hospital’s participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program by bringing vast, collective experience and expertise to the treatment and correction of heart disease for its patients and their families.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1y93h0h

HOSPITAL: Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health
LOCATION: Reno, Nevada
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: November 21, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Renown Health is a locally owned, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving a 17-county region comprised of northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing facility, the area’s most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region’s largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company. Renown has a long tradition of leading the way in the region. Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health was selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program based on its excellence in cardiovascular patient care. Renown provides the area’s only heart nurse patient navigators who give support, guidance, education and assistance to patients and their families by working with the patient’s care team to ensure their needs are met while in the hospital and after discharge. A healthy community requires the contributions of a large and like-minded team. The Program will enhance our efforts to build strong community partnerships and offer new and innovative heart programs that our patients and communities need.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1dY4qmc

HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
LOCATION: Bridgeport, Connecticut
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 5, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center is a leader in state-of-the-art cardiovascular care, which is why it was selected to participate as one of the 35 hospitals in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program. With more than thirty years of experience in complex cardiovascular care, a full complement of dedicated specialists and the most advanced technology in its modern cardiovascular unit and suites, St. Vincent’s Medical Center is designed to offer the best care possible to patients.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1xSloJ3

HOSPITAL: Tacoma General Hospital MultiCare Health System
LOCATION: Tacoma, Washington
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 24, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Tacoma General Hospital MultiCare is committed to not only providing patients across the region the latest medical technology, but also attending to the comfort and convenience of patients and their families. This is why Tacoma General Hospital MultiCare is excited to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program to ensure a seamless transition for patients from hospital to home following a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1QCOZOC

HOSPITAL: University of Colorado Hospital
LOCATION: Aurora, Colorado
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 13, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
The University of Colorado Hospital consists of a comprehensive network of medical professionals and exceptional services that delivers top-quality heart and vascular care to residents across the Front Range, throughout the Rocky Mountain region, and around the nation. The hospital’s participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program aligns with its mission to provide patients with excellent care and ensure they are supported in the transition from hospital to home following a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1uUsLin

HOSPITAL: UT Southwestern Medical Center
LOCATION: Dallas, Texas
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: March 3, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
By combining attentive, compassionate care with extensive clinical and research resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center's cardiology experts provide patients individualized care within an environment that’s home to one of the pre-eminent health care facilities. UT Southwestern Medical Center was selected by the American College of Cardiology to participate in its Patient Navigator Program, due to its widely recognized heart disease treatment centers and shared commitment to helping patients transition from hospital to home following a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1vk25at

HOSPITAL: University of Utah Health Care
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: November 6, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
The University of Utah Health Care offers a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of heart disease with highly trained and renowned physicians and state-of-the-art technology. Its participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program will further enable the hospital’s team of cardiovascular care experts to further focus their attention on the diagnosis and treatment of heart attack and heart failure and the transition from hospital to home. The hospital’s staff works together with each patient individually to create a treatment plan that best suits his or her needs.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1Ixsnwb

HOSPITAL: West Jefferson Medical Center
LOCATION: Marrero, Louisiana
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: February 26, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) is pleased to be part of the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, providing us the ability to further the hospital’s proven track record of serving patients for more than fifty years. Through this partnership, WJMC looks forward to enhancing its current processes and forging new ones that will allow us to improve the quality of care we deliver to our patients. West Jefferson is well respected regionally and nationally for excellence in patient care and has garnered many awards in various fields, including cardiovascular and neurological care, distinguishing it as a leading hospital in the New Orleans area and Gulf South.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/11uKd12

HOSPITAL: Western Maryland Health System
LOCATION: Cumberland, Maryland
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: November 11, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Western Maryland Health System was selected by the American College of Cardiology to participate in its Patient Navigator Program due to its excellent Heart Institute, which offers comprehensive invasive and non-invasive services to patients. In the event of an emergency, procedures including Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty and Open Heart Surgery are available. To ensure that the hospital is providing safe, quality care, the Heart Institute monitors and benchmarks data related to patients’ outcomes with nationally recognized organizations.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1HayLI6

HOSPITAL: Wyoming Medical Center
LOCATION: Casper, Wyoming
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: November 19, 2014

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Wyoming Medical Center has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a top performer for key quality measures in 2012 and 2013 in heart failure and heart attack treatment. The hospital’s participation in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program will strengthen its patient-centered care approach by supporting patients as they transition from hospital to home after a heart attack or heart failure.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/15y99qI

HOSPITAL: Aurora BayCare Medical Center
LOCATION: Green Bay, Wisconsin
DATE OF LAUNCH EVENT: January 29, 2015

ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL AND ITS ACC PNP:
Aurora BayCare Medical Center is proud to participate in the American College of Cardiology Patient Navigator Program, as heart health is a top priority for the hospital. Aurora BayCare Medical Center is number one in Northeast Wisconsin for a host of heart care outcomes including fewer complications, fewer deaths, reduced morbidity (a state of ill health), shorter hospital stays, and lower cost per case, which all align with the mission of the Program. Aurora BayCare Medical Center is a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic.

Aurora Health Care is a community-owned Wisconsin health care provider and a nationally recognized leader in efforts to improve the quality of health care. Aurora has care sites in 70 communities in eastern Wisconsin. BayCare Clinic is the largest physician-owned specialty-care clinic in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. BayCare Clinic has clinic locations in 14 regional communities, staffed by more than 100 physicians with expertise in 20 distinct medical disciplines. Every BayCare Clinic physician is either board certified or an active candidate for certification.

WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1piOXSk