JACKSONVILLE, FL — The National Breast Center Accreditation Program (NAPBC) has awarded accreditation to the UF Health Breast Center here in Jacksonville.
“This accreditation means UF Health adheres to NAPBC standards that recognize breast center leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and patient quality improvement,” said UF Health. said in a news release.
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“UF Health Jacksonville is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care possible for women in our community. Breast health services are a big part of that mission,” said UF Health Jacksonville’s Patrick L. Green, CEO, FACHE said.
“We have incredibly talented medical professionals who work collaboratively to help women find the best treatment options from their first visit. Our Breast Health Program This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication and cooperation of all who work here to improve the lives of the communities we serve.”
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“The delivery of comprehensive care by a passionate and knowledgeable team of physicians is the focus of our breast health program and we are extremely proud of this recognition,” said FCAP professor Dr. Shahra Massoud, professor of physical examination medicine, said. She is also the medical director of the UF Health Breast Center in Jacksonville.
“We believe bringing together experts from multiple disciplines to work together to find the best options for patients and design personalized treatments is a key component of care. .”
Accreditation by NAPBC is only given to programs that are committed to providing the best possible care for breast cancer patients.
NAPBC provides the structure and resources to develop and operate high quality breast centers and accredited programs.
Breast centers seeking NAPBC accreditation undergo site visits every three years.
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