American College of Cardiology recognizes TMH as the only hospital in the Big
Bend with the highest level of chest pain center accreditation

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has once again earned Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). TMH is the only hospital in the Big Bend region with ACC
Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, the highest level of accreditation for chest pain centers.

The accreditation recognizes TMH's commitment to providing timely, coordinated care for
patients experiencing serious cardiac emergencies, including heart attacks and cardiac arrest. It
follows a rigorous onsite review of the hospital's cardiovascular care, emergency response,
quality improvement, patient and community education, resuscitation capabilities and
collaboration with emergency medical services.

"For patients experiencing a severe heart attack, every minute matters," shared Interventional
Cardiologist, Thaer Musa, MD. "Our ability to restore blood flow for at least 95% of these
patients within the 90-minute national benchmark reflects the coordination across our entire
team - from quickly identifying the heart attack in the emergency room to getting the patient
into the cardiac catheterization lab for treatment."

TMH's Primary PCI designation recognizes its ability to provide percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI), around the clock for patients experiencing ST-elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI), a severe type of heart attack. PCI restores blood flow by opening blocked coronary
arteries, helping limit damage to the heart muscle.

"When a patient arrives with a serious cardiac emergency, they are trusting us during one of
the most frightening moments of their lives," said Alex Ho, MD, Medical Director of Emergency
Medicine. "Our partnership with local emergency medical services allows us to quickly evaluate
the patient, activate our cardiovascular team and move them toward the best treatment
without delay."

The accreditation also reflects TMH's commitment to supporting patients beyond the initial
emergency. Through recovery, rehabilitation, education and follow-up care, TMH helps patients
improve their heart health and reduce their risk of future cardiac events. This continuum of
care is supported by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, emergency medical
professionals and other specialists. The accreditation process was led by Chest Pain Center
Coordinator Mallory Meadows, RN, CCRN, and Dr. Musa, reflecting TMH's continued
commitment to advancing cardiovascular care throughout the region.

This reaccreditation builds on TMH's other national cardiovascular distinctions, including the
ACC's HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence and recognition as a Modern
Healthcare 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation.

Chest pain should never be ignored. Anyone experiencing possible symptoms of a heart attack
should call 9-1-1 immediately.

For more information about TMH's heart and vascular services, visit TMH.ORG/Heart.