Although Richland County has been hit as hard as any community from the economic downturn, we still have plenty to brag about.
Near the top of the list of assets has to be MedCentral.
The announcement this week that MedCentral Health System’s cardiac catheterization laboratory ranked third in Ohio and is in the top 5 percent in the nation for coronary intervention procedures is something the entire community can be proud of.
“We didn’t go about this to achieve awards but to improve health care and heart care,” said Dr. Gregory Eaton, director of cardiovascular medicine.
Eaton went on to describe MedCentral as “a hidden jewel” in the Mansfield area.
He’s right.
There are many factors that determine a community’s livability. The ability to take care of our own is vital to our success and future growth. The men and women who provide MedCentral’s top rated cardiac services take pride in their work and deserve the recognition they receive.
As one of the biggest employers in the county, MedCentral draws many other peripheral businesses to the area. The compounding economic effect would be impossible to measure.
“The bottom line is those facilities that can provide high-quality care at low cost would be an attractive venue to attract new businesses,” Eaton said.
This is the third year MedCentral’s heart surgery program earned a five-star rating by HealthGrades for both coronary bypass and valve replacement surgery.
However, it is the first time the hospital has earned a five-star rating for the treatment of heart failure.
We congratulate MedCentral for its achievement.
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