Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Provides Life-Saving Service for Heart Attack Patients

by | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Henry Mayo

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Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has been designated a STEMI Receiving Center by the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency. Heart attack patients can now be transported directly to Henry Mayo, where they can receive a full spectrum of cardiac care.

This designation means that life-saving heart care is available 24/7 to residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and the surrounding community who are experiencing ST Elevated Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI)—the most deadly form of heart attack. Henry Mayo healthcare providers will work in partnership with first responders to save more lives in the SCV.

 

 
“Congratulations to the heart team for the preparation and demonstrated competence in emergency cardiac care and readiness,” said Roger Seaver, CEO and president of Henry Mayo. The hospital would like to acknowledge the critically important role the paramedics and the pre-hospital care team play in this service.  Paramedics have provided outstanding service and we are pleased to partner with them for heart attack victims in the SCV.”

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During a STEMI, there is an interruption of blood supply to the heart muscle, which can cause part of muscle to die. In the past, STEMI patients in the SCV were transported to other facilities for their care. Now, as a STEMI Receiving Center, Henry Mayo can provide immediate, life-saving cardiac care patients need close to home.
“Henry Mayo is proud to offer the SCV a complete range of cardiovascular services, from prevention, education, non-invasive testing and diagnostic catheterization to interventional cardiac care, angioplasty, stents and open heart surgery,” said Jean Marie Stewart, Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services at Henry Mayo. “This STEMI designation will allow us to save more lives.”
Henry Mayo was recognized by several governmental agencies for this accomplishment.  During a special ceremony, the City of Santa Clarita presented certificates to Henry Mayo staff and first responders in recognition of the hospital’s recent designation as a STEMI receiving center. In addition, Congressman Buck McKeon presented a certificate of recognition.
Accepting on behalf of Henry Mayo, President and CEO Roger Seaver said, “It is a proud moment to achieve this distinction which will make a positive difference in the lives of families and employees in the Santa Clarita Valley. Congratulations to everyone involved in the long road to establish our STEMI Receiving Center designation.”
Henry Mayo offers comprehensive cardiovascular services including prevention, detection, education and expanded interventional services. Procedures such as balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting, arrhythmia treatment, valve replacement, open heart surgery are now available in the SCV.
To learn more, visit www.henrymayo.com.
 

 

 

February is American Heart Month…Stay Heart Healthy

Henry Mayo offers free heart health screenings and education during quarterly community health fairs. Free cholesterol and glucose tests, blood pressure checks, body fat analysis, and oxygen saturation. The next event will be on Friday, February 14, 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Community Center, 22421 Market Street in Newhall.
To learn more, visit www.henrymayo.com.

Heart Facts

•Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
•Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing more than 385,000 people annually.
•Every year about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 525,000 are a first heart attack and 190,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack.
•Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.
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