Mercy Medical Center Redding awarded Primary Heart Attack Center Certification from The Joint Commission

REDDING, Calif. (Sept. 2025) – Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center Certification.

Mercy Redding underwent a rigorous onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

"Achieving this certification is a direct result of the tireless work and collaborative spirit of every single person across our many departments,” said G. Todd Smith, President, Mercy Medical Center Redding. “We are dedicated to delivering the absolute best heart attack care possible to the North State and all our communities, ensuring they receive exceptional care right here, close to home, when every second truly counts."

“Primary Heart Attack Center Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Mercy Redding for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”

“We congratulate Mercy Redding for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for heart attack patients.”

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website. 

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