Lourdes Breast Care Center receives National Recognition

Lourdes Hospital’s Breast Care Center has been granted full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). The NAPBC is administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation is only given to those centers committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care while volunteering to undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

According to Janet Muhich, MD, medical director of the Lourdes Breast Care Center, the designation signifies the importance of teamwork. “Breast cancer can be a complex disease. Multidisciplinary care is the gold standard and provides a comprehensive approach resulting in the highest quality of care and the best outcomes,” said Muhich. “The most important member of our team is the patient, whom we follow from diagnosis through treatment.  Designation as a NAPBC accredited facility recognizes the combined expertise of our healthcare team in collaborating with our patients and their families. “

During the survey process, the Lourdes Breast Care Center demonstrated compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. These standards include proficiency in the areas of: center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement. A breast center that achieves NAPBC accreditation has demonstrated its commitment to offering patients every advantage in his or her battle against breast disease.

Serving the local and surrounding communities since 1993, the Lourdes Breast Care Center offers a complete range of imaging and diagnostic services, including minimally invasive ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy, risk assessment and second opinions.

Receiving care at this NAPBC-accredited center ensures that each patient will have access to: Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services; a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinating the highest level of care; information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options; and quality breast care located close to home.