We have heart

cardiac care. In everything we do for heart patients — screening and diagnostic services, advanced medical and surgical treatments, and cardiac rehabilitation and education programs — we strive for excellence, and it shows. In 2020, we were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care and one of the 100 Best for Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. To speed and strengthen care for heart patients still further, we are now creating a new center, entirely dedicated to world-class cardiovascular care, on our campus. Locating the new cardiac center directly above our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center will reduce the time it takes for us to move patients during cardiac emergencies. The center’s comprehensive range of cardiovascular services — all brought together under one roof — will make it easier than ever to heal hearts. Within the new center will be two specialized suites equipped to provide a full range of cardiac catheterization procedures. In addition, a hybrid suite (the first ofits kind in our service region) will offer both catheterization and surgical capabilities (see opposite page). Patients requiring pacemaker implantation or other electrophysiologyservices will also find the specialized facilities and equipment they need, here.

In addition to care suites, the new cardiac center will include pre- and post-procedure areas. Here, patients will be prepared for surgery and recover in a comfortable setting — especially welcome at what can be a stressful time.

We look forward to keeping you updated as work progresses on the new cardiac center, which is scheduled for completion in March 2021.