Submitted photo St. George Medical Clinic has been honored with the Silver Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association

PARSONS — St. George Medical Clinic has been awarded the Silver Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for its outstanding commitment to improving blood pressure control among its patients.

This prestigious recognition highlights the clinic’s dedication to better hypertension management and its role in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke within the Tucker County community. The Silver-level recognition is part of the Target: BP initiative, a national collaboration between the AHA and AMA that aims to reduce the number of Americans who suffer from uncontrolled blood pressure.

St. George Medical Clinic earned this award by meeting specific blood pressure control goals set by the initiative, demonstrating a sustained improvement in managing hypertension among its patient population.

“We are honored to receive the Silver Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association,” said Solena Roberts, Chief Medical Officer at St. George Medical Clinic. “Our team has worked tirelessly to improve patient outcomes by adopting best practices in hypertension care, and this award reflects our dedication to providing high-quality care and promoting long-term heart health.”

Target: BP was created to address the growing burden of high blood pressure, which affects nearly half of all adults in the United States and is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues. By achieving the Silver Achievement Award, St. George Medical Clinic has demonstrated its success in helping patients achieve better blood pressure control through evidence-based strategies, patient education, and consistent monitoring.

The Silver Award places St. George Medical Clinic among the leading healthcare providers committed to improving public health in West Virginia, a state where cardiovascular disease remains one of the most significant health challenges.

“Controlling blood pressure is a critical step toward reducing cardiovascular disease and improving overall well-being in our community,” added Roberts. “This recognition motivates us to continue striving for even better results and expanding our impact on the health of our patients.”

For more information about St. George Medical Clinic and its efforts in blood pressure management, visit StGeorgeClinic.org or call 304-478-3339.

St. George Medical Clinic and Pharmacy is a non-profit organization which provides family centered health care to the residents of Tucker and surrounding counties in North-Central West Virginia. St. George partners with individuals, families, and community organizations to maintain and restore health.

Advanced service departments are accessible to patients and provides them with convenient, efficient, and on-site services. St. George additionally provides patients with a variety of services such as family planning, cancer screening programs, dermatology, radiology, physical therapy, dental, eye health, pharmacy, and much more. Arrangements for transportation to and from appointments are available as well.

St. George has conveniently expanded into several facilities located across Tucker County, including sites in St. George, Parsons, Hambleton, and Canaan Valley. For more information, contact St. George Medical Clinic at 304.478.3339 or visit the website at StGeorgeClinic.org.