Recognition

Some of the most well-respected programs and institutions in the U.S. have recognized our commitment to excellent care for Alaskans. These awards and ratings reflect the exceptional work of our highly experienced team and affiliated physicians.

An example of their dedication and collaboration is the three-star rating (highest possible) from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes in aortic valve replacement (AVR) combined with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for reporting period January 2021 through December 2023. Historically, about 4-7% of participating surgeons and surgeon groups in the U.S. and Canada receive the three-star rating for this complicated surgery.

We are proud to have earned the following additional recognitions:

U.S. News & World Report

Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions as well as high quality across all areas of care. An overall rating of "high performing" indicates a hospital was significantly better than the national average in a given procedure or condition. The "best regional" rank is determined by a hospital’s performance in the adult specialty rankings analysis and by its scores across each of the 20 procedure and condition areas U.S. News & World Report evaluates.

We are proud to have received the following:

  • High Performing Hospital in Heart Attack (2024-25)

  • High Performing Hospital in Heart Failure (2024-25)

  • High Performing Hospital in Stroke (2024-25)

American College of Cardiology (ACC) Chest Pain - MI Registry

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Performance Achievement Award program recognizes hospitals participating in the registry who have demonstrated sustained, top level performance in quality of care and adherence to guideline recommendations. Through full participation in the registry, hospitals engage in a robust quality improvement process, using data to drive improvements and positively impact patient outcomes for heart attack patients.

American Heart Association (AHA) Get with the Guidelines®

American Heart Association's (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® recognizes a facilities commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.

 

Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition awards commitment to offering swift and evidence-based care to individuals across the region experiencing the most severe heart attacks. It is earned by demonstrating a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. 

  • Regional Recognition (Alaska Region, 2024)