RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026 making 15 consecutive years receiving the honor. Rapid City Hospital is one of only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor, with fewer maintaining Platinum-level performance for 15 consecutive years.

This award recognizes Monument Health’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of care for patients experiencing heart attacks. It reflects the dedication of the Cardiology team at Rapid City Hospital to meet–and exceed–rigorous national standards for treatment. By consistently providing care that aligns with the clinical guidelines of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, Rapid City Hospital is helping ensure that our patients receive timely life-saving care they deserve when every second matters.

Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.