On 27 April 2026, the Queen Sirikit Heart Center for the Northeast, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, was presented with a plaque of honour recognizing it as an “Outstanding Hospital for Cardiac Patient Data Management in Health Region 7”. The award was conferred by the Chest Disease Institute, Ministry of Public Health, during the “Save Thais from Heart Diseases” mobile academic conference.

The award was presented during the “Save Thais from Heart Diseases” mobile academic conference, held at the 50th Birthday Anniversary of Maha Vajiralongkorn Building, Sappasithiprasong Hospital. Dr Nithi Sawangtham, Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Health (Region 10), presided over the ceremony, which celebrated institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance in treatment, knowledge development, and service quality.

This recognition reflects the Queen Sirikit Heart Centre’s unwavering dedication to a comprehensive cardiac care model. This system seamlessly integrates prevention, diagnosis, and advanced technological interventions with specialist rehabilitation—all delivered by a multidisciplinary team operating to stringent international benchmarks.

 

Throughout its history, the Queen Sirikit Heart Center has continuously strengthened its capabilities in complex cardiac care, including heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, and the application of modern medical innovations. It also serves as a premier training centre, disseminating knowledge and skills to medical personnel from both Thailand and abroad.