Congratulations, Elkhart General!

Elkhart General Hospital is now accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The SCPC is focused upon improving care for patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and other heart conditions. The Society promotes protocol-based medicine to address the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes, acute decompensated heart failure and to promote the adoption of process improvement. Studies show that accredited Chest Pain Centers can reduce mortality rates by nearly 40 percent.

Apogee Physicians, Inc., the nation’s leading hospitalist group, awarded Elkhart General Hospital the Hospital of the Year award for 2014. Genevieve Lankowicz, M.D., Elkhart General Vice President of Medical Affairs, accepted the award at an event in Arizona.

Apogee recognized Elkhart General for establishing both exceptional physician engagement for the hospitalist team and producing excellent patient outcomes. “Elkhart General is a shining example of what can be accomplished when a hospital is passionate about patient care,” says Apogee Chairman Michael Gregory, M.D.