FMOL Health | St. Dominic Recognized for Excellence with the American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center Designation
June 01, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. – The American College of Cardiology has recognized FMOL Health | St. Dominic for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. FMOL Health | St. Dominic was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting, making it the only hospital in the central Mississippi area to hold this distinction.
Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. FMOL Health | St. Dominic was previously awarded the Cardiac Cath Lab Accredidation by ACC Accreditation Services.
“Earning the ACC HeartCARE Center designation reflects the unwavering commitment our teams bring to every patient, every day," said Michelle Self, senior director, Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute at FMOL Health | St. Dominic. "At the Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence because our community deserves nothing less. This recognition affirms the work we do to ensure patients in Mississippi have access to the most advanced, compassionate cardiovascular care close to home."
This new designation, highlights MHVI's outstanding commitment to quality for patients, providers and other stakeholders.
“FMOL Health | St. Dominic has shown a strong commitment to delivering outstanding heart care to the Jackson community,” said Steven B. Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to recognize FMOL Health | St. Dominic with the HeartCARE Center designation.”
Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. FMOL Health | St. Dominic has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like FMOL Health | St. Dominic access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care.
About FMOL Health | St. Dominic
FMOL Health | St. Dominic is a 453-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic Health one of the most comprehensive healthcare providers in Mississippi. St. Dominic Health is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic, the Sister Trinita Community Health Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic Health has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic Health is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic Health is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.