Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers Recognized by National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Breast Health Center Receives Full Accreditation from NAPBC 

DANVERS, MASS. - Beverly Hospital is proud to announce that Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers' (LOCD) Breast Health Center, located at 480 Maple Street in Danvers, has been granted a full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

"Breast cancer affects more than 200,000 women every year and accounts for nearly one out of every three cancer diagnoses in the United States," said Denielle Palm, Manager, Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers Breast Health Center. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive continuum of care for our patients in a compassionate, community setting," "We are honored to be accredited by NAPBC, as it validates the commitment we've made to develop multidisciplinary and comprehensive programs that support the daily lives of the people living in our community."

LOCD's Breast Health Center offers the latest technology and diagnostic techniques for breast care, including risk assessments, genetic counseling, personalized education and support, advanced treatment options, access to clinical trials and physical therapy. The LOCD Breast Health Center team includes board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, breast surgeons, pathologists, genetic counselors, and physical therapists.  This group provides comprehensive breast health services on the North Shore, and together provides holistic care that meets the physical and emotional needs of women facing breast cancer.

"The Breast Health Center provides critical access to state-of-the-art cancer care and treatments for patients on the North Shore," said Rebecca Yang, MD, Medical Director, Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers' Breast Health Center.  "NAPBC accreditation is further proof that we are meeting the growing demand for a wide variety of breast care services, and identifying new and innovative ways to provide the best care to our patients in convenient settings close to their homes and families."

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
• And, most importantly, quality breast care close to home

To learn more about Beverly Hospital, Lahey Outpatient Center,  Danvers, and the Breast Health Center visit www.beverlyhospital.org, become a fan on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.  For more information about the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, visit their Web site at www.accreditedbreastcenters.org.

About Lahey Health

Lahey Health is what's next in healthcare, providing a full continuum of integrated health services close to where you live or work. It is comprised of nationally recognized, award-winning hospitals-including an academic hospital and medical center, and community hospitals-primary care providers, specialist physicians, behavioral health services, post-acute programs such as home health services, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and senior care resources located throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. 

Lahey Health offers nearly 1,000 locally based physicians providing clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience in adult and pediatric primary care and every medical specialty, including kidney and liver transplantation; neurosurgery, cancer, cardiovascular and orthopedic medical and surgical care; local emergency and trauma care; urological surgery; chronic disease prevention and health management; and pediatric emergency, newborn and inpatient care provided in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital physicians. 

Lahey Health includes Lahey Hospital & Medical Center-a teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine-and Lahey Clinic physician group with practices in Burlington, Peabody and other locations throughout northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire; Beverly Hospital; Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, Mass.; Winchester Hospital; Lahey Health Senior Care and Lahey Health Behavioral Services as well as more than 30 primary care physician practices and multiple outpatient and satellite specialty care facilities. 

Together, we are making innovative, integrated healthcare more personal and more accessible. For more information, visit LaheyHealth.org and its member websites Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Winchester Hospital, and Lahey Health Behavioral Services.