Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Receives Quality Achievement Awards From Healthgrades

Both St. John's Hospitals are recognized for their commitment to exceptional quality care

OXNARD, CA – (March 4, 2019) – Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals, which includes St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), has collectively earned 12 awards from Healthgrades. Healthgrades is the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions in order to find the right doctor, the right hospital, and the right care.

Among the many awards received this year, SJRMC has been recognized with two of the highest honors, including America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ for 5 years in a row and Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 8 years in a row. SJRMC was also named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology services for 8 years in a row, Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 8 years in a row, Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 8 Years in a Row, and Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke.

SJPVH is also a recipient of the Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 7 years in a row, Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 6 years in a row, and the Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment.

“These awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment and success to ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence,” said Darren W. Lee, President and CEO of St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital. “To have our two facilities receive such high praise is tremendous for the communities we serve.”

Healthgrades independently measures hospitals based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of the analysis, and no hospital pays to be measured. Healthgrades risk adjusts for patient demographic characteristics and clinical risk factors, thereby taking into account how sick patients are upon admission. 

Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals continues to provide safety, quality, and compassion throughout our spectrum of services. Our commitment to excellence and our levels of skillful practice continue to distinguish us as leaders in the industry.

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About Dignity Health St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John’s Regional Medical Center

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard are members of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety and service. Both hospitals are supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region also include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. Learn more at DignityHealth.org/PleasantValley and DignityHealth.org/StJohnsRegional.