San Juan Regional Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center is proud to once again earn Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI, reinforcing that we are more than a hospital — we are a trusted destination for advanced, life-saving care. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded the reaccreditation, reflecting the specialty services and clinical expertise we offer, ensuring patients experiencing chest pain receive timely, evidence-based care when every second matters.

Hospitals earning ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI have proven exceptional competency in evaluating, diagnosing and treating heart attack symptoms and must have primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Percutaneous coronary intervention is a non-surgical procedure used to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries with a balloon. This procedure relieves symptoms of heart disease and can significantly reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack.

“I am incredibly grateful to our physicians, nurses and cardiovascular teams at San Juan Regional Medical Center whose dedication, expertise and tireless work made this reaccreditation possible. This recognition reflects the exceptional, compassionate care our patients receive every day and the kind of advanced, life-saving heart care our community can count on right here at SJRMC,” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Underwood.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort, though women are more likely to experience atypical symptoms. Other warning signs may include:

• Tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweat
• Unusual tiredness
• Heartburn-like feeling
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sudden dizziness
• Fainting

We encourage our community to learn the early warning signs of heart attack. When recognized in time, early symptoms can often be treated before permanent heart damage occurs.

“This recognition supports our belief in health and healthy living by helping our community recognize symptoms early and seek care with confidence,” said Jason Rounds, President and CEO. “As a nonprofit community hospital, we are proud to meet national standards while remaining deeply connected to the people we serve. We look forward to continuing our mission to improve lives across the Four Corners — today and for years to come.”