OCALA, FL (352today.com) – HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital have achieved national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), recognizing their excellence in providing comprehensive breast health services.
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, following skin cancers. The NAPBC accreditation ensures that programs meet rigorous standards for multidisciplinary, integrated, and evidence-based breast cancer care. This includes every step of the patient’s journey, from prevention and screening to treatment and survivorship.
“Our oncology team is dedicated to the care and improvement of human life,” said Isaiah Zirkle, chief executive officer at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. “These quality standards are a recognition of the excellence our teams bring to every patient, every family, and every encounter.”
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Both hospitals are also recognized as ACS Surgical Quality Partners, signifying their commitment to consistently improving surgical care procedures and maintaining a rigorous evaluation process.
“ACS Quality programs are grounded in more than a century of experience, and participation is an important measure of a hospital’s surgical quality,” said ACS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS. “As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital has shown a commitment to providing the best possible patient care, evaluating that care in a rigorous fashion, and dedicating themselves to continuous self-improvement.”
To learn more about breast health services provided at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, visit their website.