A Cardiac Surgery Clinical Affiliation with Cleveland Clinic
Known for world-class heart care, the Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic has been rated #1 in heart care by U.S. News & World Report since 1995. The affiliation between Cleveland Clinic's Heart Surgery Program and McLeod Heart and Vascular Institute combines the academic, clinical and research components of Cleveland Clinic with the regional leader in cardiac services for the Carolinas.

Quest for Quality Citation of Merit Award
In 2007, the American Hospital Association (AHA) recognized McLeod Regional Medical Center with the Quest for Quality Citation of Merit Award. McLeod was one of five hospitals nationally recognized by the AHA for its leadership and innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient care. Honorees are hospitals that have committed in a systematic manner to achieving the Institute of Medicine's
(IOM) six quality aims - safety, patient-centerdness, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, and equity.

McLeod Cancer Center Becomes Member of the Hollings Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Network
In 2007, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center named McLeod as the eighth member to join the network. This program provides access to cancer clinical trials research across the state and enables sites to share resources and work together to deliver quality cancer clinical trials.

Featured Nationally in U.S. News & World Report
In 2005, U.S. News & World Report featured McLeod in its profile of America's Best Hospitals. It cited McLeod as one of two hospitals in the nation that is taking the lead in quality and safety initiatives. McLeod was also noted for its excellent patient outcomes in medical care and treatment of patients.