Franciscan Health hospitals reaccredited as ACC Chest Pain Centers
Press release by Franciscan Health: NORTHWEST INDIANA – Three Northwest Indiana Franciscan Health hospitals have been reaccredited by the American College of Cardiology as Chest Pain Centers with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for their demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. The reaccreditations were issued to Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Michigan City in August. The three hospitals were last accredited in 2019. The new accreditations run through August 2026. The designation was awarded based on rigorous onsite evaluations of the ability of staff members to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients