11-02-2025
Woodlawn Hospital receives recognition for chest pain treatment
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Woodlawn Hospital by awarding it the Chest Pain Center Certification for Critical Access Hospitals.
The award, which the hospital received in December, recognizes Woodlawn for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain and a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort, though women are more likely to have atypical symptoms.
Other heart attack symptoms include but are not limited to tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting.
Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center Certification for Critical Access Hospitals have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms. They also have processes in place for immediate transfer to a PPCI-capable hospital or fibrinolytic administration to reduce the patient's mortality risk.
'Woodlawn Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing Fulton, Miami and Marshall Counties with excellent heart care,' said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. 'ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Woodlawn with Chest Pain Center Certification for Critical Access Hospitals.'
'It is an honor for our team to receive this accreditation,' said Cathy Lowe, Chief Nursing Officer of Woodlawn Health. 'At Woodlawn, we work daily to earn the right to care for our community with quality-based care that, many times, could result in lifesaving measures. Being a Chest Pain Certified hospital is just one of the many ways we continue to care for our community.'
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Woodlawn access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including emergency treatment of heart attacks.
