Thomaston, GA — January 23, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) is proud to announce that the hospital has once again earned DNV Chest Pain Center Re-Certification, a national recognition awarded to hospitals that meet rigorous standards for the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of chest pain and heart-related emergencies.
Re-certification confirms that URMC continues to follow best practices and evidence-based clinical guidelines proven to improve patient outcomes during cardiac events, where time plays a critical role.
What This Means for the Community
For patients, this designation ensures that URMC:
· Provides faster diagnosis when minutes matter
· Coordinates care seamlessly from the Emergency Department through imaging and treatment
· Follows evidence-based national standards proven to improve outcomes
· Maintains highly trained clinical teams ready to respond to any cardiac emergency
These standards help reduce treatment delays and improve recovery for patients experiencing chest pain, heart attack symptoms, or other cardiac concerns.
About DNV Certification
DNV Healthcare’s Chest Pain Center Certification program evaluates a hospital’s ability to provide consistent, high-quality care to patients presenting with chest pain. Certification requires meeting strict clinical, operational, and quality standards, as well as demonstrating continuous improvement.
About Upson Regional Medical Center
Upson Regional Medical Center is a 115-bed community hospital serving Upson County and the surrounding region. URMC provides a full range of healthcare services, including emergency care, cardiology, primary care, orthopedics, women’s health, imaging, and inpatient services. The hospital is guided by its mission of delivering excellent care, rooted in compassion for all, and continues to invest in services that support the health and well-being of the communities it serves.