We are absolutely thrilled to announce that several Trinity Health System clinic teams have received national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for their exceptional dedication to improving blood pressure control and diabetes management for our patients.

This recognition is a powerful affirmation of the hard work and evidence-based care our teams provide every day, aligning perfectly with our CommonSpirit Health mission to serve. We are incredibly proud of the teams in Steubenville, St. Clairsville (St. C), and Dennison for going the extra mile!

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Target: BP™ Recognition

The Target: BP™ recognition program, sponsored by the AHA and the AMA, celebrates practices committed to ensuring patients with high blood pressure are treated effectively through evidence-based practices.

• Gold Plus Achievement Award: This is our highest honor, recognizing practices that demonstrate evidence-based BP measurement and treatment practices with 70% or greater of adult patients achieving high blood pressure control.
  • Recognized Clinics: Dr. Figel and Chad Bauman, 109 Plaza Dr St. C, MGE Bellaire, and Dr. Burke and Dr. Owen.
• Gold Achievement Award: Recognized for achieving blood pressure control in 70% or more of adult patients affected.
  • Recognized Clinics: Dr. Kissinger’s office, Dr. Lopez and Brittany Klinger, Tri-State Plaza, and Dr. Makar.
• Silver Plus Achievement Award: Recognized for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving control through evidence-based BP measurement and treatment practices.
  • Recognized Clinics: Dr. Vanweelden, TMG 2nd Floor Dover, TMG Gnaden, TMG Newcomerstown, and Cadiz.
• Participant Level Award: Recognized for submitting data and committing to reducing the number of adult patients with uncontrolled blood pressure.
  • Recognized Clinics: Dr. Hart, Dr. Powell’s office, and TMG Dennison.

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Target: Type 2 Diabetes Recognition

The Target: Type 2 Diabetes recognition program, sponsored by the AHA, honors practices with a strong focus on both diabetes management and cardiovascular health.

• Gold Achievement Award: Recognized for impressive Hemoglobin A1c control in patients with diabetes AND greater than 70% adherence to cardiovascular-focused clinical measures for controlling high blood pressure.
  • Recognized Clinics: Dr. Figel and Chad Bauman, Dr. Kissinger’s office, 109 Plaza Dr. St. C, MGE Bellaire, and Dr. Burke and Dr. Owen.
• Participant Achievement Award: Recognized for awareness, detection, and management of diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Recognized Clinics: Lopez and Klinger, Tri-State, VanWeelden, TMG 2nd Floor Dover, TMG Dennison, TMG Gnadenhutten, TMG Newcomerstown, Cadiz, Dr. Hart, Dr. Powell, and Dr. Makar.

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These awards represent countless focused actions—from accurate measurement to patient education and consistent follow-up—that impact the health and well-being of our communities.

Thank you to every physician, nurse, medical assistant, and staff member in these clinics for bringing our mission to life through such outstanding clinical performance. Please convey our deepest congratulations to each recognized clinic! Certificates from the AHA are on their way to celebrate this achievement.

What an AWESOME JOB by the entire Trinity Health System team!