Press Room

MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast Memorial Receives NAPBC Accreditation from American College of Surgeons

December 20, 2010

Fountain Valley, CA – Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center recently announced that the MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast is just the second program in Orange County to be awarded 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.

“We are extremely proud of this prestigious recognition by the NAPBC,” said Marcia Manker, CEO at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. “This accreditation is validation of the expertise and dedication of our multidisciplinary team and our commitment to providing the highest quality of care for our breast cancer patients.”

During the on-site survey process, the MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast demonstrated complete compliance with all 27 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. The NAPBC accreditation recognizes the MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast’s commitment to offer patients every significant advantage in the battle against breast disease. The Breast Center is comprised of highly trained specialists including: Homayoon Sanati, M.D., medical director; Jane Kakkis, M.D., medical director of breast surgery; Julio Ibarra, M.D., medical director of breast pathology; Richard Reitherman, M.D., medical director of breast imaging; and Bichlien Nguyen, M.D., medical director of breast cancer research.

As an NAPBC-accredited center, patients at MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast 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.

“Women seeking breast care services should always look for centers that are nationally recognized by organizations such as the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation ensures ongoing levels of excellence and compliance with the strictest standards established by the medical community,” said Dr. Sanati.

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 15 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (714) 378-7955.