PIH Health Whittier Hospital Earns 2024 Accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

WHITTIER, Calif., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Breast Cancer Program at PIH Health Whittier Hospital has earned 2024 accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, the program demonstrated compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center's leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement for patients. Breast centers seeking NAPBC accreditation undergo a site visit every three years.

"This accreditation is a reflection of our commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care," said Kimberly Bickell MD, PIH Health Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Radiologist. "It acknowledges the dedication and expertise of our entire team in offering comprehensive breast care. We are honored to serve our community and will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of patient care."

As an NAPBC-accredited center, the Breast Cancer Program at PIH Health Whittier Hospital continues to maintain levels of excellence in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care. This results in high-quality care for patients with breast disease. Patients can be confident that their breast care team includes healthcare professionals from a variety of disciplines who are committed to working together to provide the best care available throughout the course of treatment. Patients at an accredited center also have access to clinical trials, new treatment options, genetic counseling, and patient-centered services including psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and survivorship care.

"This accreditation underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality patient centered breast cancer care," said Ivonne Munoz RN BSN, director of PIH Health Breast Center Whittier. "Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team works tirelessly to ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality clinical care every step of the way."

Patients receiving care at the NAPBC-accredited center 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

To schedule a mammogram at PIH Health, call 562.906.5692 or visit PIHHealth.org/Mammogram

About PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 31 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram.

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