Eisenhower Health Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
recognizes sustained excellence in the treatment of heart attack patients

Eisenhower Health has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026. Eisenhower Health is one of only 350 hospitals nationwide to earn this prestigious recognition.

The award recognizes Eisenhower Health’s commitment to delivering the highest standard of care for patients experiencing heart attacks. It signifies the organization’s success in consistently meeting rigorous performance measures based on evidence-based clinical guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

"Receiving the American College of Cardiology’s Platinum Performance Achievement Award reflects the extraordinary commitment of our physicians, nurses and cardiovascular care teams to delivering exceptional care when every second matters," says Eric Leroux, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, Eisenhower Health. "This recognition is a testament to the collaboration, expertise and compassion our teams bring to every patient, every day. We’re proud to provide nationally recognized heart attack care close to home, ensuring our community has access to the highest standards of cardiovascular treatment right here in the Coachella Valley."

To receive the Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, Eisenhower Health demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain — MI Registry for two consecutive years and performed at the highest level on specific quality measures. Participation in the registry supports a comprehensive quality improvement process that uses data to strengthen adherence to nationally recognized treatment guidelines and improve patient outcomes.

"We are proud to present Eisenhower Health with the Platinum Performance Achievement Award in recognition of its national leadership and steadfast commitment to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care," says Leslie L. Davis, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Steering Subcommittee. "Eisenhower Health’s achievement reflects its ongoing focus on providing high-quality, guideline-driven care for patients who experience a heart attack and helping ensure they receive exceptional cardiovascular care."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year. Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical to improving survival and reducing complications. Evidence-based treatment guidelines include rapid restoration of blood flow to the heart, appropriate medications, smoking cessation counseling and referral to cardiac rehabilitation.

The Chest Pain — MI Registry empowers health care teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the latest science-based guidelines while establishing national benchmarks for improving the quality, safety and outcomes of cardiovascular care.

About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, the ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in more than 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at ACC.org.