MISSION HILLS, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2026) — On World Heart Day, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is highlighting its nationally recognized cardiovascular care after earning top distinctions from U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades for heart services and patient outcomes.
Access to advanced cardiovascular services close to home can make a critical difference, from responding to a heart attack and managing heart failure to rebuilding strength following a cardiac event.
Providence Holy Cross was named a Best Regional Hospital in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings and earned high-performing ratings for heart attack, heart arrhythmia and heart failure. The hospital also received several 2026 Healthgrades distinctions, including:
- Cardiac Care Excellence Award™
- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™
- Recognition among the nation’s top 10% of hospitals for overall cardiac services
- Five-Star Rating for Treatment of Heart Failure
U.S. News evaluates hospitals using measures that include patient outcomes, mortality rates, preventable complications and nursing care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance based on clinical outcomes, patient safety and patient experience. These recognitions can help patients make informed decisions about cardiovascular care.
“Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns affecting our communities,” said Bernie Klein, M.D., chief executive of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. “We are proud to provide advanced cardiovascular care close to home and help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Providence Holy Cross provides a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services, from emergency intervention and advanced treatment to long-term disease management. Services also include cardiac rehabilitation, which helps patients recover safely, rebuild strength and reduce their risk of future cardiac events.
World Heart Day also serves as a reminder of the importance of prevention and early intervention. Community members can support their heart health by knowing their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, staying physically active, taking medications as directed and discussing personal risk factors with their physician.
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About Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, is a 378-bed, not-for-profit Catholic hospital founded in 1961. Nationally recognized for clinical performance and nursing excellence, Providence Holy Cross is one of only two trauma centers in the San Fernando Valley and ranks among the nation’s best hospitals for providing high-quality patient care. Award-winning specialties include care in cancer, stroke, maternity, digestive health, cardiovascular health and orthopedics. Providence Holy Cross is part of Providence, a 52-hospital health system with a comprehensive range of services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. For more information visit: providence.org/holycross.
