UMC EMS received the American Heart Association's (AHA) 2025 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for its commitment to offering rapid research-based care for the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes.

This year marks the seventh consecutive year UMC EMS has been recognized by the AHA for its life-saving practices, making a significant difference in neurological and cardiovascular emergencies. Receiving the Gold designation indicates the highest level of achievement available to hospitals through the national organization, according to a news release from UMC Health System.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks. The program helps

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