FISHERSVILLE — Augusta Health celebrated the expansion of its Cardiovascular Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 9, according to a press release. Construction began on Jan. 9 to expand cardiology services to his third floor and increase access to care for the community.
After final preparations, the new area is scheduled to open for patients on February 20th.
“This is an important milestone for our hospital as we expand our clinical programs that strengthen the health and well-being of everyone in our community,” said Mary N. Mannix, president and CEO of Augusta Health. It’s a milestone.” “This project would not have been possible without the efforts of countless people. We would like to thank our team members and our generous donors and community partners.”
Since Augusta Health Cardiovascular Center opened in 2014, the state-of-the-art center has been designed to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art cardiovascular care to patients, the release states. This expansion reflects Augusta Health’s commitment to providing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment options from renowned cardiovascular providers.
Augusta Health Cardiovascular Center expansion includes:
General cardiology – Comprehensive treatment for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease to minimize the risk of heart attack.
Electrophysiology (EP) – Technologies for diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders enable a wider range of treatments.
heart failure clinic – Comprehensive care of heart failure patients and the development of individualized treatment plans to address the underlying causes of heart failure.
device clinic – Management of implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Provides continuous monitoring and programming of equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and meeting each patient’s needs.
“While we have made progress over the past 20 years, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and our communities,” said Clint Merritt, Augusta Health’s chief physician and chief medical officer. said. “In 2020, 21% of all deaths in our region were due to heart disease. Our efforts to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in our communities are driven by access to primary care, community partners and across the continuum of care, from working with people to providing cutting-edge experts, technologies and interventions to treat cardiovascular disease.”
Augusta Health Cardiology has been reaccredited as a HeartCARE Center of Excellence for the second year in a row, remaining the only hospital in Virginia and one of 64 hospitals nationwide to continue to receive this honor from the American College of Cardiology.
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