Stamford Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center: A World-Class Collaboration
Published at : June 04, 2022
Stamford Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center bring world-class cardiology and heart care right to Fairfield County.
This deepened partnership brings 5 nationally recognized heart surgeons from Columbia, a top-5 cardiac program in the country*, to Stamford Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute, the only comprehensive heart and vascular program in lower Fairfield County.
This builds on nearly a decade of collaboration between Stamford Health and Columbia to offer top-tier heart medicine and treatment of cardiovascular disease. At Stamford Health, patients can expect state-of-the-art technology, including cardiac MRI imaging and multi-detector CT coronary angiography, all in one caring environment.
*“Best Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery.” U.S. News & World Report. Accessed 3 March 2022.
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Hospital is a Planetree Gold-Certified Person-Centered Hospital of Distinction, and one of only seven in the world to attain that distinction.
Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, CT. Additionally, in 2020, Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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This deepened partnership brings 5 nationally recognized heart surgeons from Columbia, a top-5 cardiac program in the country*, to Stamford Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute, the only comprehensive heart and vascular program in lower Fairfield County.
This builds on nearly a decade of collaboration between Stamford Health and Columbia to offer top-tier heart medicine and treatment of cardiovascular disease. At Stamford Health, patients can expect state-of-the-art technology, including cardiac MRI imaging and multi-detector CT coronary angiography, all in one caring environment.
*“Best Hospitals for Cardiology & Heart Surgery.” U.S. News & World Report. Accessed 3 March 2022.
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Hospital is a Planetree Gold-Certified Person-Centered Hospital of Distinction, and one of only seven in the world to attain that distinction.
Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, CT. Additionally, in 2020, Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
https://www.facebook.com/StamfordHealth
https://twitter.com/stamfordhosp
https://www.instagram.com/stamfordhealth
https://www.youtube.com/user/stamfordhospital
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stamford-health/
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