Augusta Health earns accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons 

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), granted Augusta Health accredited status. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center must comply with the NAPBC standards, which address its leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education, and patient quality improvement. Breast centers seeking NAPBC accreditation undergo a site visit every three years.

As a NAPBC-accredited center, Augusta Health is committed to maintaining excellence in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care resulting in high-quality care for patients with breast disease. This prestigious recognition highlights Augusta Health’s dedication to education, prevention, and treatment of both malignant and benign breast conditions in their communities. Patients can be confident that their breast care team includes healthcare professionals from various disciplines committed to working together to provide the best care available throughout their entire treatment.  Augusta Health’s program has been rigorously evaluated against stringent surgical, medical, and radiation oncology standards, affirming a comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care. 

About the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers represents a consortium of national, professional organizations dedicated to the quality of care of patients with diseases of the breast. Its board membership includes professionals from more than 20 national organizations representing the full spectrum of breast care.  For more information, visit www.facs.org/quality-programs/napbc. 

NAPBC Survey Prep Team Pictured Left to Right: Jessie Washington, Cancer Registry Coordinator; Donna Berdeaux, RN, Breast Navigator; William Thompson, MD, former Medical Director; Shannon Tierney, MD, current Medical Director & Chair of Breast Program Leadership Committee; Kaitlin Byrd, Quality & Accreditation Coordinator, Cancer Services.