Excellence in Heart Care
Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care | In January 2008, BlueCross BlueShield named Mercy General as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care - an award given for excellence in the treatment of heart patients.
BlueCross / BlueShield Quality Recognition | Mercy General's cardiac care team was recognized for meeting the high quality standards in cardiac care set forth by Blue Shield of California and Blue Cross of California.
Gold Seal of Approval | The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) awarded Mercy General Hospital and Mercy Heart & Vascular Institute's CHAMP® and Heart Smart programs the Gold Seal of Approval(TM).
Top 100 for Cardiac Care | Mercy General Hospital was one of just two California hospitals named to Solucient's (now known as Thomson's) 100 Top Hospitals in the 2006 Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success report.
Quality Outcomes | Mercy Heart & Vascular Institute has a Data Administration Department that supports the program's participation in national data registries which help us to set our own quality standard goals and measure outcomes.
Cardiac Conditioning Certification | Mercy General's Cardiac Conditioning program received certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for providing the highest quality patient care.
