Glendale Adventist Recognized

Blue Shield of California has recognized Glendale Adventist Medical Center for quality cardiac care. The hospital was one of 400 facilities receiving the designation by meeting clinical criteria developed in collaboration with expert physicians and medical organizations. Eligible hospitals were required to have established cardiac care programs that perform at least 125 cardiac surgical procedures a year, cardiac teams with appropriate experience, established acute care inpatient facilities, full accreditation by The Joint Commission, lower overall complication and mortality rates and comprehensive management programs.