Pinckneyville Community Hospital was recognized on Apr. 29 with the Traveling STEMI Trophy by Southern Illinois Healthcare, highlighting its performance in emergency cardiac care. The award is given to hospitals within the STAT Heart network that excel in evaluating, treating, and transporting patients experiencing ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a serious type of heart attack.
The recognition underscores the importance of rapid response for heart attack patients, where every minute can affect survival and recovery. Pinckneyville Community Hospital achieved a door-to-reperfusion time of 87 minutes, surpassing both the national benchmark of 120 minutes and Southern Illinois Healthcare’s internal goal of under 90 minutes.
Randall Dauby, Chief Executive Officer at Pinckneyville Community Hospital, said: “This achievement reflects the dedication, coordination, and clinical expertise of our entire care team. When a patient presents with a STEMI, time is muscle. Every second counts, and our ability to act quickly and efficiently ensures the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
Staff members Kaci Prest, Amy Giacomo and Brooke Westenberger were honored with a Heart Pin for their role during the emergency case. The hospital also credited its partnership with Pinckneyville Ambulance Services for ensuring timely care from emergency activation through transport.
Pinckneyville Community Hospital supports community wellness through programs such as exercise classes, nutrition education sessions, CPR training opportunities and health events according to the official website (source). The facility is located at 5383 State Route 154 in Pinckneyville, Illinois according to its website. The hospital provides services including acute care treatment, family medical services clinics, specialty consultations as well as imaging diagnostics and therapy options according to its website.
Serving residents in southern Illinois according to its website, Pinckneyville Community Hospital operates in healthcare by offering accessible medical services focused on empathy and expertise according to its website. Its efforts aim to improve health outcomes throughout the region.
