Medical Center EMS earns national recognition for heart attack, stroke care 

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) —  Medical Center EMS has received two American Heart Association awards recognizing their care for patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes.

According to a release from Med Center Health, the agency earned the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award and the Stroke Honor Roll Achievement Award for providing rapid, research-based emergency care.

“This recognition validates the extensive training and focus our team invests in every day to minimize the time it takes to care for those who have suffered a heart attack or stroke,” said Scott Ford, Paramedic and Field Supervisor with Medical Center EMS.

Mission: Lifeline EMS is a national American Heart Association program aimed at improving outcomes for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes. The program recognizes EMS agencies that meet standards for rapid assessment, treatment and coordination with hospitals.

Medical Center EMS received the Stroke Honor Roll award based on the number of eligible patients who received clot-busting medication within 60 minutes.