West Virginia Hospitals Recognized for Heart Care Excellence by ACC
Morgantown, WV – February 19, 2026 – Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown, Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, and Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, along with Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Hospitals edition for their participation in national heart care quality programs through the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
National Recognition for Cardiovascular Care
The U.S. News & World Report highlights hospitals nationwide that participate in national programs designed to improve heart care, track patient outcomes, and ensure adherence to the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. Participation signifies a voluntary commitment to measuring the quality of treatment for conditions like heart attacks, cardiac procedures, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, and stroke prevention.
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Achievements
CAMC’s recognition stems from its participation in multiple national heart care registries and accreditation programs. These programs monitor outcomes for coronary procedures, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, stroke-prevention treatments, and advanced valve replacement therapies. CAMC likewise meets national standards for cardiac catheterization lab operations and transcatheter valve procedures. CAMC holds the following ACC designations:
- CathPCI Registry
- Chest Pain – MI Registry
- EP Device Implant Registry
- LAAO Registry
- STS/ACC TVT Registry
- Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation
- Transcatheter Valve Certification
Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center’s Commitment to Quality
Mon Medical Center participates in several national heart care quality programs evaluating emergency heart attack treatment, coronary stent procedures, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, stroke-prevention devices for patients with irregular heart rhythms, and minimally invasive valve replacement procedures. The hospital also meets national standards for specialized heart rhythm services. Mon Medical Center’s ACC designations include:
- CathPCI Registry
- Chest Pain – MI Registry
- EP Device Implant Registry
- LAAO Registry
- STS/ACC TVT Registry
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation
- Electrophysiology Accreditation
- Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Award
- HeartCARE Center
Mon Medical Center was the first hospital in West Virginia to receive the HeartCARE Center designation in 2020 and has now been awarded it for the sixth time in seven years.
Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital’s Rapid Response
Mon Preston Memorial Hospital meets rigorous standards for the rapid assessment and treatment of patients experiencing chest pain or heart attack symptoms. The hospital’s established protocols, trained teams, and coordinated emergency processes ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care. Its ACC designation is:
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Cardiac Care
Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is recognized for its commitment to efficient, quality emergency cardiac care. Accreditation demonstrates adherence to nationally recognized standards for quickly diagnosing and treating heart attacks and other acute coronary conditions, improving patient outcomes in urgent situations. Its ACC designation is:
- Chest Pain Center Accreditation
The Role of the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology administers these national registries and accreditation programs to help hospitals measure performance, follow evidence-based guidelines, and continuously improve patient care.
Expert Perspectives
“Heart disease remains one of the most significant health challenges facing West Virginians,” said Dr. Bradford Warden, Executive Director and Chief of Cardiology, Vandalia Health Mon Heart & Vascular Center. “By participating in the ACC’s national quality programs, we are holding ourselves to the highest standards and ensuring patients in across our region have access to advanced, coordinated cardiovascular care without leaving their community.”
“Cardiovascular care is rarely a single procedure — it’s a coordinated journey,” said Dr. Elie Gharib. “Our emergency physicians, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, imaging specialists, structural heart team, cardiovascular surgical team and nursing staff operate together seamlessly from prevention to diagnosis to Intervention to recovery. These programs validate our entire care team that is aligned around best practices that are guideline driven with the latest technologies available at every stage.”
Learn More
For more information about cardiovascular services at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center, Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital, or Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, visit MonHealth.com/Heart. For more information about cardiovascular services at CAMC, visit CAMC.org/Heart.