Mayo Clinic Health System’s HERS Breast Center earns national accreditation

Contact: Susan Barber Lindquist, 715-838-3012, [email protected]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — HERS Breast Center at Mayo Clinic Health System has earned a full three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to centers that voluntarily have committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

HERS Breast Center was surveyed to assess compliance with 27 standards of care. To maintain accreditation, centers must monitor compliance with NAPBC standards and undergo on-site review every three years

“We are so honored to receive NAPBC accreditation,” said Jodie Van Wyhe, M.D., radiologist and lead breast imaging radiologist. “All of us are committed to providing patients with the best possible care of breast disease, which this accreditation demonstrates. By collaborating with our cancer care team, our radiology staff and our primary care providers, our multidisciplinary approach offers the best treatment and outcomes for our patients.”

Daniel Burns, M.D., oncologist at Mayo Clinic Health System’s Albert J. and Judith A. Dunlap Cancer Center, agreed. “A cancer diagnosis can be devastating news,” Dr. Burns said. “Our cancer treatment experts work with patients to develop personal care plans. Our patient-centered care keeps the needs of that individual and his or her family in mind.

“All of a patient’s care needs can be met by this interdisciplinary team at Luther Midelfort’s new Dunlap Cancer Center. An integrated health care system means each patient gets well-coordinated care to ensure the best long-term results. This accreditation is a public acknowledgement of what we do.”

HERS also is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

An NAPBC-accredited center assures that patients have access to:

• Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services
• A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment option
• Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatments
• Access to prevention and early detection programs, cancer education and support services
• Ongoing monitoring and improvements in cancer care

The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and the monitoring of outcomes for patients with diseases of the breast. For more information, go to www.accreditedbreastcenters.org.

HERS Breast Center, 1400 Bellinger St., offers timely appointments and fast delivery of results, allowing patients the least amount of waiting time possible. For more information, call 715-838-3926 or go to www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org.