Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2024 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The ACC recognized CCH for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture, and cardiovascular care.

Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. CCH has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.

“‘It’s gratifying seeing CCH being designated as an ACC HeartCARE Center destination,” said Timothy Boyek, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director of the Chest Pain Center at CCH. “This is a testament to our continued commitment to delivering quality care and improving patient outcomes. It is also a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our emergency services, heart and vascular care team of nurses, and medical staff demonstrating their ability to provide exceptional heart care for the Chester County community.”

Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. With this designation, hospitals can showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers, and community.

“Chester County Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Chester County community with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACCChair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award them with the HeartCARE Center designation.”

The American College of Cardiology is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards, and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources, and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge, and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes.

Learn more at Chester County Hospital. Founded in 1892 as the county’s first hospital, the non-profit has grown into a 329-bed inpatient facility in West Chester. It also has outpatient services in Exton, West Goshen, New Garden, Jennersville, and Kennett Square.