SGMC Health Receives Three-Year Accreditation for Vascular Testing: Enhancing Patient Care and Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases

Vascular Surgeon David Hardy, MD, RPVI, FACS, of SGMC Health is proud to announce that the health system has received a three-year accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Vascular Testing. This accreditation covers Peripheral Arterial Testing and Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing, which are crucial in detecting heart disorders, strokes and other diseases early on.

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death in the United States, with one American dying every 34 seconds and nearly 800,000 strokes occurring annually. Timely diagnosis and intervention are essential in addressing these issues. SGMC Health is committed to providing top-tier patient care in vascular testing. The health system offers tailored treatments and surgeries to meet the needs of the community in South Georgia.

The IAC accreditation serves as a symbol of assurance for patients, showing the dedication of SGMC Health to maintaining high standards of care and continuously improving. The accreditation demonstrates that the health system has met rigorous standards through a thorough evaluation process involving self-assessment and review by medical experts.

SGMC Health’s accredited vascular testing program can be further explored on sgmc.org for more information.