Albany Medical Center
Cardiology - Recognitions & Accreditations
- Outstanding Clinical Quality in Stroke, Heart Attack and Heart Failure
Albany Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association/Stroke Association for leading the nation in following evidence-based guidelines for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease and stroke. By receiving the Gold Performance Achievement Award in all three categories, Albany Med becomes one of only two hospitals in New York State, and one of 13 in the nation, to receive this distinction under the American Heart Association/Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) program.
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- Albany Med Again Receives Stroke Center Certification from Joint Commission
Albany Medical Center has once again been awarded the Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), and has earned the organizations Gold Seal of Approval for being a JCAHO accredited institution with an advanced certification in stroke care. The Medical Center is one of only 13 health care institutions in New York State to hold this distinction.
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- Albany Med Recognized for Outstanding Clinical Quality In Heart Care
Albany Medical Center has been lauded by the American Heart Association/Stroke Association for leading the nation in following evidence-based guidelines for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease and stroke. By receiving Annual Performance Achievement Awards in all three categories, Albany Med became the only hospital in New York State, and just the second in the nation, to receive this distinction under the American Heart Association/Stroke Association's Get With the Guidelines (GWTG) program.
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