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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center has been granted a three-year/Full
accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast
Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of
Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that
have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast
care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their
performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate
compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease.
The 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 a firm commitment to offer
its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.
The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of
outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast.This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and
professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 20 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of
breast care.
Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:
• Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services
• A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
• Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
• Quality breast care close to home.
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center’s Breast Center
Receives Full Accreditation by the NAPBC