St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center Recognized for 75 Years of Membership in the American Hospital Association

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that it has honored Catholic Health’s St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Roslyn, N.Y., in appreciation for its 75 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. The Association’s Regional Executive, Michael Draine, presented the award to St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center’s executive team on October 23, 2024.

“For three-quarters of a century, St. Francis Hospital has partnered with the American Hospital Association, relying on their expertise, guidance and leadership,” said Charles Lucore, M.D., MBA, President, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. “We look forward to continued collaboration in the years ahead.”

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center has 364 licensed beds, and the hospital is New York State’s only specialty-designed cardiac center. As one of the leading cardiac care programs in the country, St. Francis Hospital & Health Center is recognized as an innovator in the delivery of specialized cardiovascular services.

“The American Hospital Association is proud to recognize St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center for 75 years of membership in the AHA and for their dedication to Long Island,” said AHA Regional Executive Michael Draine. “We thank their leaders, medical staff, caregivers and other colleagues for providing a full range of medical care that is tailored to meet each patient’s needs.”

Founded in 1922, St. Francis Hospital initially treated patients who were children. In 1954, the hospital opened its doors to adult patients as well. St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is nationally ranked by U.S. News in eight adult specialties, including: Heart & Vascular; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Geriatrics; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology & Lung Surgery; and Urology. It has also earned a five-star rating for the fifth time in a row for safety, quality, and patient experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and earned the Magnet™ designation for excellence in nursing care. In 2023 and 2024, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center was awarded the nationally recognized HeartCARE Center™ designation by The American College of Cardiology (ACC)—the only ACC HeartCARE™ Center designation in the region, including the five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester.