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Awards & Honors

  • An affiliate of DukeMedicine for cardiac and cancer care

  • One of the 'Top Cardiac Surgery Programs in America,' consistently rated '3-Stars' (highest rating possible) by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 

  • Listed No. 1 in Florida for best colon surgery outcomes by the Florida Surgical Care Initiative

  • Listed No. 3 in Florida for having low surgical site infection rates by the Florida Surgical Care Initiative

  • Cardiac Rehab program and Pulmonary Rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)

  • First hospital in Florida to receive the March of Dimes '39-week initiative award' for reducing the number of induced C-section deliveries between 36 and 39 weeks

  • Cardiac services recognized as a BlueCross BlueShield Center of Distinction

  • Orthopedic services recognized as a BlueCross BlueShield Center of Distinction for hip and knee surgery

  • Three-year winner of 'Best Places to Work' in Indian River County Award from Workforce Solutions of the Treasure Coast

  • Five-star rating (highest possible) for value to the community from independent research firm Cleverley & Associates

  • Awarded the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice PGY-1 Residency accreditation for IRMC's Pharmacy Practice Residency Program 

  • Affiliated with The Florida State University College of Medicine. Since 2007, IRMC and select physicians have been assisting in the training of third- and fourth-year medical students. The students particiapted in a community-based program at the FSU College of Medicine regional campus at Indian River Community College in Ft. Pierce. 

  • Awarded the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM and designation as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission

  • W. Clark Beckett, M.D., FACS, fellowship trained, board-certified vascular surgeon, was recognized with the ‘Medical Director of the Year' award for Zone 3 (Vero Beach to Miami) by Healogics, Inc. as medical director of the Wound Healing Center at IRMC

  • Wound Healing Center wins Best Overall Wound Outcomes  - National Healing Corporation. Recognized as Best Clinical Outcomes in U.S. over 122 other wound healing centers managed by National Healing Corporation 
  • Respiratory Department recognized as Best Respiratory Department in the Nation - ADVANCE for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine magazine 
     
  •  Critical Care Unit named Best Nursing Team in Florida - ADVANCE for Nurses magazine
     
  •  Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (Only 56 of nation's 6,000 CCUs had received this prestigious recognition at the time the award was given) 
     
  •  Best Medical Center - Readers' Choice Award, Press Journal
      
  • Jeffrey L. Susi, President and CEO, one of 10 "Florida Hospital Heroes" -
    Florida Hospital Association
     
  • Lowest infection rate of 17 area hospitals - as cited in Palm Beach Post, AHCA data
     
  • Auxiliary received Outstanding Group Supporting Philanthropy Award from Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Association of Fundraising Professionals
     
  • IRMC's Lifeline Personal Response Service recognized with "Milestone Award" for 20 years of service to the area
     
  • Architectural Recognition Award for new Emergency Department, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Industry Awards
     
  • Accredited by The Joint Commission 
     
  • Cancer program accredited, with commendation, by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Accredited since 1989
     
  • American College of Radiology accreditation
     
  • College of American Pathologists accreditation
     

 

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