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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

A Practical Guide to Connecting, Informing, and Convening Across Virginia The Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) is pleased to introduce the 2026 VCSQI Member Resource Handbook, a practical guide designed to help members navigate the collaborative’s tools, resources, and opportunities. This handbook serves as a central reference for hospitals, clinicians, administrators, data professionals, and partners engaged in VCSQI’s statewide work. It brings together,

National cardiovascular quality leader and founding member of the VA Heart Attack Coalition joins VCSQI leadership VCSQI is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter O’Brien, MD as Vice Chair. Dr. O’Brien will serve a one-year term as Vice Chair and will assume the role of Chair in 2027, consistent with the organization’s leadership succession process. Dr. O’Brien is a nationally respected cardiologist and interventional cardiologist with deep expertise in systems of c

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our members for the commitment, collaboration, and leadership you bring to this work every day. The progress made through VCSQI this year reflects the strength of a collaborative community dedicated to improving cardiovascular care across Virginia. As we look ahead to 2026, we remain focused on listening, learning, and continuing to evolve together. Recognizing Collaboration That Makes a Difference Collaboration is a

The Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chalak O. Berzingi, MD to the VCSQI Board of Directors. Dr. Berzingi is an accomplished interventional cardiologist with Carilion Clinic’s Cardiovascular Institute and a Professor of Medicine. He brings deep clinical expertise in complex coronary interventions and a strong commitment to quality improvement and collaborative care. In addition to his clinical and academic role

A Night of Storytelling, Data, and Heartfelt Perspective The 2025 VCSQI Winter Quarterly Meeting brought together members and affiliates from across Virginia and beyond for an evening that blended celebration, storytelling, quality improvement insights, and new data from across the collaborative. The focus of the night: elevating the patient voice while sharing meaningful progress across our programs. Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director, opened the session by welcoming mem

The latest deidentified metrics are now available through the Members’ Portal at VCSQI.org . If you don’t yet have an account: Click the Members’ Portal  link. Select Sign Up  on the login screen. Complete the registration form and submit. Access will be granted within 24 hours. Reidentified reports will also be sent to Core Contacts in the coming days. For assistance with account setup or portal access, please contact support. Stay engaged—log in today to review the updated

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

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