Copeland, Forbes & Rossi Cardiac Care Center
Recognized nationally, the Copeland, Forbes & Rossi Cardiac Care Center is home to San Luis Obispo County’s leading heart care specialists. Opened in 2007, the Cardiac Care Center includes expert emergency staff, the best heart specialists and surgeons, and state-of-the-art surgical suites. Exceptional outcomes and treatment have led to French Hospital becoming a nationally recognized cardiac hospital, including previously being named one of the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation by Truven Health Analytics. Learn more about our Cardiac Care Center >
San Luis Obispo County's Only STEMI Designated Hospital
When a heart attack happen, seconds matter. French Hospital Medical Center is the only facility in San Luis Obispo County equipped and trained to treat an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or acute heart attack. A STEMI designation means that we have the training and equipment to treat you within 90 minutes, the time designated by the American College of Cardiology as necessary to achieve a hoped for good outcome. Learn more >
The Impact of Donor Support
Donor support has paved the way for continual advancements in the Copeland, Forbes & Rossi Cardiac Care Center, starting with the initial generosity from the Copeland, Forbes and Rossi families to create the Center. In 2014, the George Hoag Family Advanced Cardiac Hybrid Surgical Suite (right) became the first of its kind on the Central Coast, thanks to generous support from the George Hoag Family Foundation.
In 2025, the hospital unveiled two new cardiac catheterization labs, equipped with advanced technology rivaling that found in top metropolitan hospitals. The new cath labs allow the hospital to provide top-tier cardiac care, keeping patients close to home. Read more >
Community support allows us to continue providing outstanding life-saving cardiac services to our community. Consider making a donation to the Copeland, Forbes & Rossi Cardiac Care Center today.
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