TMH Earns HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence For Second Year

TMH remains the only facility in the Panhandle with the designation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 14, 2026) - Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) in partnership with heart and vascular physicians within TMH Physician Partners and Southern Medical Group, has been awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the second consecutive year, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing world-class cardiovascular care.

This designation highlights TMH's dedication to continuous quality improvement and patient-centered care, solidifying its status as a state and regional leader in heart health. TMH is one of only 12 hospitals in Florida to earn the prestigious HeartCARE Center designation. It is also one of just four health systems statewide-and the only hospital in the Panhandle or South Georgia region-to achieve this distinction.

"Earning the HeartCARE Center distinction for a second consecutive year reinforces TMH's reputation as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care," said Dustin Zabokrtsky, Assistant Vice President of Heart and Vascular Services at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. "Our continued focus on improving outcomes, investing in cutting-edge treatments and delivering exceptional patient care reflects our commitment to enhancing the heart health of the community we serve."

The HeartCARE Center designation is awarded to hospitals and health systems that meet high standards for cardiovascular care. In addition to participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs and the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), hospitals must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality improvement through targeted programs such as the Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, which helps close gaps in guideline-based care.

"TMH has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing top-tier heart care for their community," said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, Chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. "We are pleased to recognize Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare with the HeartCARE Center designation as a result of their exceptional clinical care and dedication to continuous improvement."

TMH's Comprehensive Cardiovascular Recognitions:

TMH has long been at the forefront of providing specialized heart care, and this new distinction follows a series of other prestigious cardiovascular recognitions and accreditations that underscore the excellence of its heart and vascular services.

• Modern Healthcare 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® Powered By Premier: TMH has been named as a top-performing hospital in the United States in the 2026 winners list. This independent study recognizes outstanding cardiovascular service lines nationwide through an unbiased evaluation of hospitals, using publicly available data.
• Comprehensive Care PE Center of Excellence™ by The PERT Consortium®: TMH is the first hospital in Florida and ninth in the nation to be designated a national organization dedicated to improving care for patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) through multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs).
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation: TMH is recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation- the highest level of accreditation for chest pain centers
• IAC Seal for Echocardiography: TMH has earned accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Transesophageal and Adult Transthoracic, and for Vascular Testing in the area of Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing.
• American College of Cardiology Certified Transcatheter Valve: TMH has been recognized for excellence in heart valve repair, replacement by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
• U.S. News & World Report named TMH a High-Performing Hospital in the field of Heart Failure.
• TMH has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida.
• TMH has been recognized for excellence in its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).