Reperfusion of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Carolina Emergency Departments (RACE) project is a collaborative effort to increase the rate and speed of coronary reperfusion through systemic changes in emergency care. The project is based upon the collaborative efforts of EMS personnel, physicians, nurses, administrators, and payers from five regions and 68 hospitals throughout North Carolina. The recommendations of this project are based upon established guidelines, published data, and the knowledge and experience of numerous individuals specializing acute myocardial infarction care. Click here for more information about RACE and to read the new press releases.

RACE Regional Leadership:
Back row left to right:
Mayme Lou Roettig, Stephanie Starling- Edwards, Marla Jordan, Mary Printz, Lourdes Lorenz, Lisa Monk, Jenny Underwood
Front Row left to right:
James Jollis, Christopher Granger

Medicare 101: Policy & Process Visit the News Page for an update from the ACC Legislative Conference.

Heart
Disease and Stroke Secondary Prevention
Policy Survey Announcement
The Heart
Disease and Stroke
Prevention Program at the NC Division of Public Health is currently conducting
a survey of providers focused on organizationa policy concerning secondary
prevention of heart disease and stroke. Please take a moment to complete this
survey. Click here for more information.

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