Sanford Bismarck Earns ACC HeartCARE Center Designation for Excellence in Cardiac Care
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Sanford Bismarck for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Sanford Bismarck was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in April based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
American College of Cardiology Recognizes Eight Sanford Health Hospitals
Eight Sanford Health hospital locations across four states have been recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” Guidebook.
Updated Guidelines Call for Lifelong ACHD Specialist Care
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have issued updated guidelines for managing congenital heart disease in adults.
Monument Health Named Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Care for 14 Consecutive Years
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, marking 14 consecutive years receiving the honor. Rapid City Hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Heart Screenings Provide Insight Into Your Cardiovascular Risk
During American Heart Month, consider scheduling a cardiovascular screening if you fall within the recommended age range. A painless and non-invasive screening can help adults understand their heart disease risk, and in rare cases, alert you to a serious condition that requires urgent intervention.
Sanford Health Achieves ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation for Excellence
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Sanford Bismarck for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Sanford was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
Sanford Health Awarded Grant to Enhance Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment
Sanford Health has been selected as one of only three recipients of a highly competitive grant offered through a collaboration between Pfizer and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This grant supports innovative quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing identification and accurate diagnosis of heart failure patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
American College of Cardiology Honors Essentia Health–Fargo for Exceptional Care
Essentia Health-Fargo has been reaccredited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as a Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) — a medical procedure to open a blocked artery — and Resuscitation, recognizing the hospital’s continued excellence in rapid, evidence-based care for heart attack patients and those requiring emergency resuscitation.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center Recognized Among Nation’s Leading Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Trinity Regional Medical Center is among 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Altru Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Altru has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Altru is one of only 79 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
UnityPoint Health Hospitals Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Heart Attack Treatment
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center and UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for their commitment to delivering high-quality care to heart attack patients.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Recognized as One of Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Treatment
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Sanford Bismarck is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Named Among Nation’s Leading Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s is among 79 nationwide to receive the honor.
Sanford Fargo Recognized Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Sanford Fargo is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Five Sanford Health Hospitals Honored by American College of Cardiology
Five Sanford Health hospital locations have been recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” Guidebook.
Sanford USD Medical Center Ranked Among Nation’s Best for Heart Attack Care
Sanford USD Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024.
Sanford Fargo Ranked Among Nation's Best for Heart Attack Care
Sanford Health Fargo has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024.
Bismarck’s Sanford Medical Center Ranks Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024.
Prairie Lakes Awarded National Honor for Heart Attack Care for the Second Consecutive Year
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the second consecutive year in a row.
Essentia Health-Fargo Receives Heart Care Certification
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to announce that its Heart and Vascular Center has been awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).