LONGVIEW, Texas — The CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023 for high-level cardiac care for patients, according to a recent press release.
This is the first time this hospital has received this achievement and is also the only facility in Longview to be granted the honor. This hospital is one of just 262 hospitals countrywide to be recognized.
This award recognizes the commitment and success in implementing and achieving a high standard for all cardiac patients as depicted by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines.
“This is a tremendous honor and achievement for the community and patients of the Longview region,” said Chief of Cardiology Dr. Chris McClish.
In receiving the Platinum Performance Award, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hospital has successfully mastered and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures.
“It is an honor to award CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hospital with the Platinum Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Dr. Michael C. Kontos, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee.