Good Samaritan University Hospital Earns Sixth Consecutive National Accreditation for Excellence in Breast Cancer Care

Good Samaritan University Hospital has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), for its sixth consecutive term, marking 18 years of recognition.

To achieve NAPBC accreditation, a breast health center must undergo a rigorous site visit every three years to demonstrate it meets and exceeds NAPBC standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement programs.

“Our sixth consecutive NAPBC accreditation is a shining reflection of our dedication to providing multi-disciplinary, compassionate cancer care to our patients,” said Justin Lundbye, MD, MBA, FACHE, president of Good Samaritan University Hospital. “This patient-focused mindset, combined with the advanced technology and on-site specialty services at the Catholic Health Cancer Institute and Breast Health Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital, has led to outstanding outcomes in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship.”

Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a model for organizing and managing a breast center to facilitate multidisciplinary, integrated and comprehensive breast cancer services. The NAPBC focuses on the spectrum of a patient’s journey with breast cancer or breast disease, including prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship, to guide breast centers in providing holistic, evidence-based care.

As an NAPBC-accredited institution, Good Samaritan University Hospital maintains its status as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, signifying dedication to constant improvement of procedures and approaches while maintaining a critical eye on process.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. The Breast Health Center at Good Samaritan University Hospital, the first comprehensive patient-focused breast cancer program on Long Island, opened in 1993 as a response to the community’s need for advanced diagnosis, treatment and education.

To learn more about the history of breast health and education on Long Island, visit https://youtu.be/zwTOlImDVGI?si=w-XChVcZbdiVy_p8

For more information on breast health services at Good Samaritan University Hospital, visit www.goodsamaritanuniversity.org.