The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the American
Heart/Stroke Association, and the American Diabetes Association have
established a Physician Recognition Program. The program is designed to
improve
the quality of care patients receive by recognizing physicians who
deliver quality
diabetes and heart/stroke care. That's important because quality care
can decrease
the chance of complications that might affect quality of life for
patients.
People with chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease know they will need
medical care for life. Choosing the right physician can make a difference. That's
why many of Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center's physicians are working to attain national
heart / stroke and diabetes recognition. When choosing a physician to manage your diabetic or heart/stroke
care, it makes good sense to look to the physicians of Thomasville Medical Center.
Heart/Stroke Recognition
Heart disease and stroke are two leading causes of death in our country. Despite
evidence that reducing cholesterol levels and controlling high blood pressure are
effective in preventing further health complications, many cardiac and stroke patients
do not receive this important care. View
the list of recognized physicians »
Diabetes Recognition
Because complications from diabetes can be devastating, choosing the right physician
can make a difference. Diabetics who receive quality care are less likely to have
complications such as heart attacks, stroke, blindness, amputations or kidney disease. View
the list of recognized physicians »