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AtlantiCare is committed to bringing the highest, national standards of heart and lung care, right to our southeastern New Jersey communities. We’re proud to have earned numerous accreditations and distinctions from national organizations – recognizing our heart care team who works tirelessly to help patients with cardiovascular disease.  

You can count on AtlantiCare being a top performer in cardiac care as recognized by national organizations. To get care close to home, call 1-888-569-1000.

Aetna Institutes of Quality® 

  • Recognized AtlantiCare for consistently delivering evidenced-based, quality care for cardiac rhythm.(2018)

State of New Jersey Designations

STEMI Center

The Heart & Lung Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center has been designated by the State of New Jersey as a STEMI-receiving enter, and is the only provider in the region with this distinction. That means we provide the highest level of emergency cardiac care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to treat ST segment elevation myocardial infarctions—the most serious type of heart attack.

  • 2025 Gold Plus Award

    AHA Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Honor Roll

  • EMS Gold Award

    AHA Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold award with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll

  • Blue Distinction Center

    Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care

  • America's 100 Best Cardiac Care 2026

    One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)

  • America's 100 Best Coronary Intervention

    One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention for 11 Years in a Row (2016-2026)

  • Top 5 In State Cardiac Care

    Top 5 in State for Cardiac Care in 2026

  • Cardiac Care Excellence Award

    Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)

  • Coronary Intervention Excellence Award

    Recipient of the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for 12 Years in a Row (2015-2026)

  • Coronary Interventional Procedures

    Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 13 Years in a Row (2014-2026)

  • Treatment of Heart Attack

    Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 13 Years in a Row (2014-2026)

  • Pacemaker Procedures

    Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)

  • ACC Proven Quality Programs

    Recognized in the ACC’s insert in U.S. News & World Report 2026 “Best Hospitals” issue.

  • NCDR American College of Cardiology Awards

    ACC Public Reporting program, supporting transparent, evidence-based heart care decisions.

  • Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors 2026- Dr. Lombardi

    Dr. Lombardi- Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors 2026