EMS professionals, dispatch teams, and healthcare partners are invited to participate in an upcoming Virginia OEMS-approved virtual continuing education session focused on strengthening ECG interpretation and STEMI recognition. Fundamentals of 12-Lead ECG will be presented by Bob Page, M.Ed, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS, a nationally recognized EMS educator. This session is designed to enhance statewide ECG competency and support rapid, accurate STEMI identification across EMS

We are excited to introduce the new Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) Member Resource Handbook — a comprehensive guide designed to support your engagement, leadership, and impact within our statewide collaborative. This handbook serves as a practical roadmap for: VHAC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities The three strategic pillars: EMS Engagement, Regional System Development, and Data-Driven Improvement Participation expectations and engagement benchmarks Regiona

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is pleased to share updates from the EMS Education (formerly ECG Education) Workgroup, a VHAC-led collaborative focused on advancing cardiovascular education related to pre-hospital clinical assessment, management, and transport. The workgroup has demonstrated strong engagement and clear direction, with leadership and momentum supported by workgroup champions Bob Page, M.Ed., NRP (Edutainment Consulting and Seminars, LLC ) and Yasmin

We are excited to announce that the 12-Lead ECG Fundamentals Course, developed by the VHAC ECG Education Committee and supported by VCSQI, is now available for download. This course was created to strengthen statewide ECG competency and ensure rapid, accurate STEMI recognition across EMS and hospital teams. It covers essential knowledge and skills including: What an ECG is and how cardiac electrical activity is measured When to obtain a 12-lead and when a 15-lead is required

Driving Standardization and Insight Across Virginia The VHAC Pulmonary Embolism Response (PERT) Protocol is a new statewide framework developed by the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) PE Response Workgroup, a multicenter collaborative led by Dr. Michael Kelley of Carilion Clinic. Released October 8, 2025, this protocol was built through shared expertise and real-world feedback from hospitals across Virginia to streamline the recognition and management of acute pulmonary

Held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond • 2025 Fall Statewide Meeting Virginia is tightening cardiovascular care by standardizing pathways, expanding registry coverage, and attacking stubborn delay—especially in the ED. The day hinged on two anchors: State of the State from Peter O’Brien, MD — Co-Founder, VHAC (Centra Lynchburg) and a cardiogenic shock deep-dive from Shashank Sinha, MD (Inova Fairfax). State of the State — Peter O’Brien, MD — Co-Founder, VHAC (Centra

Fast-moving, high-value education: STEMI, cardiogenic shock, PBM, TAVR, and more. CE included. We invite you and your teams to attend a...

We are proud to announce the release of the Virginia Statewide Cardiogenic Shock Protocol, officially approved on August 5, 2025, by the...

Accurate data saves lives. That’s why a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology  (JACC ) should...

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is proud to announce the release of the Pre-Hospital STEMI Data Definitions , developed by the...

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The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) continues to make strides in improving emergency cardiac care across the state. Each of our...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have released updated comprehensive guidelines for the...

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is proud to support the VCSQI Patient Panel Discussion , taking place on Thursday, December 5,...

Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that make life special. At the Virginia Cardiac...

We are excited to announce the 2024 EMS Mission: Lifeline Award  winners in Virginia, recognizing the outstanding EMS agencies that have...

On September 26, 2024, the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) hosted its highly anticipated annual Statewide Meeting  at the Boar’s...

Discover the findings of a groundbreaking study on the 10-year survival rates of patients after their first ST-segment elevation...

Are you a recognized leader in cardiac practices such as shock, heart failure, and more? Do you have a passion for driving operational...