Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026, recognizing its commitment to providing high-quality care for patients experiencing heart attacks.
White Oak Medical Center was one of only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently meet rigorous standards for treating heart attack patients based on evidence-based guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
To earn the Platinum Performance Achievement Award, the hospital demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain-MI Registry for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025, while meeting the highest performance standards for key quality measures. Participation in the registry helps hospitals evaluate and improve patient care using national data and clinical best practices.
“We are proud to present White Oak Medical Center with the Platinum Performance Achievement Award in recognition of its national leadership and steadfast commitment to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Leslie L. Davis, PhD, ANP-BC, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Steering Subcommittee.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year. Treatment guidelines include rapid restoration of blood flow, administering aspirin when appropriate, smoking cessation counseling, and cardiac rehabilitation.
“When someone is experiencing a heart attack, every minute matters,” said Dr. James Rost, vice president and chief medical officer at White Oak Medical Center. “This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to providing timely, evidence-based care for every patient we serve.”
Helen Tuffee, associate vice president of cardiology, radiology and research at White Oak Medical Center, said participation in the registry allows the hospital to continually measure its performance against national standards while identifying opportunities to further improve patient care.
The Chest Pain-MI Registry is designed to help hospitals consistently provide heart attack care based on the latest scientific evidence while improving the quality, safety, and outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease.
