St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana was the first hospital in the state to receive the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines—Coronary Artery Disease (GWTG-CAD) Gold Performance Achievement Award in December 2007. The award recognizes St.Vincent's commitment to and success in implementing a higher standard of cardiac care that improves treatment for patients with coronary artery disease, with 24 consecutive months of at least 85% of eligible coronary patients discharged following AHA treatment guidelines. Prior to winning the Gold Performance Achievement Award, St.Vincent received the Bronze Performance Achievement Award for compliance with guidelines over a 90-day period; and the Silver Performance Achievement award for meeting the same criteria for 12 consecutive months. Get the whole story here.

St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana received the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Cardiac Care Excellence Award from HealthGrades, America's leading healthcare rating company. Find out more here.