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UnityPoint Health Trinity receives American College of Cardiology award for achievement

By Sharon Wren,

2026-07-21

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UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Rock Island have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Performance Achievement Award for 2026. UnityPoint Health – Trinity is the only hospital in the Quad Cities to receive this national achievement award.

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island received the Platinum Performance Achievement Award and UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf received the Gold Performance Achievement Award. The hospitals are two of 10 UnityPoint Health hospitals that received performance achievement awards from the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry for 2026.

The awards show UnityPoint Health’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care close to home for people experiencing a heart attack. Hospitals that are recognized have consistently met rigorous national standards based on American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association clinical guidelines.

“This recognition is about much more than an award,” said Toyosi Olutade, MD, chief medical officer at UnityPoint Health – Trinity. “When someone is experiencing a heart attack, every second matters and patients deserve to know they’re receiving care that meets the highest national standards.”

Heart disease is the leading health concern in the Quad Cities and is responsible for nearly 25% of adult deaths. “We believe that’s too many,” said Kathy Pulley, director of cardiology services at UnityPoint Health – Trinity. “When someone experiences a heart attack, families place their trust in us during one of the most frightening moments of their lives. Receiving this award for the sixth year in a row reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional heart care close to home for every patient.”

“Every minute matters when someone is having a heart attack,” said Peter George, MD, FACC UnityPoint Health Chief Medical Officer for Cardiovascular Services. “This recognition reflects how our teams work together, from emergency care to recovery, to deliver fast and effective treatment that helps patients heal and return to their lives. From a system standpoint, these awards highlight our commitment to improving outcomes and increasing access to quality care across the communities we serve in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.”

Over 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. Evidence-based care includes timely restoration of blood flow, appropriate medications, smoking cessation, counseling and participation in cardiac rehabilitation.

The Chest Pain – MI Registry supports care teams to consistently apply the latest science-based treatment guidelines and help establish a national benchmark for improving quality, safety and outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease.

Click here for more information on heart and vascular care at UnityPoint Health.

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