Browns Mills, N.J. – Deborah Heart and Lung Center is proud to announce that it has received credentialing from DNV as a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Facility. This credentialing affirms the hospital’s readiness to provide the full spectrum of VAD Program services – including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and patient and community education – while ensuring the ability to track and evaluate program outcomes effectively.

“VAD Program credentialing lets our community know that Deborah has the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care for VAD patients,” says Aaron Kugelmass, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Deborah Heart and Lung Center. “This recertification enhances the hospital's position as a leader in the field of heart failure care, making advanced treatment options more accessible to patients in the region.”

“Achieving VAD Program credentialing demonstrates a commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “And, it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”

About DNV

DNV is a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise, DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and drives innovative solutions.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries. From performing the first adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries in New Jersey, to one of the highest-volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the nation, Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader overall and in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in North America; and is rated High Performing in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, COPD and TAVR by U.S. News & World Report. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.