Congratulations to Penrose St. Francis Breast Center, Colorado Springs, CO, on achieving the CHI Breast Center of Excellence designation after earning three national recognitions: NQMBC Quality Breast Center of Excellence, American College of Radiology BICOE (Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence) and NAPBC Accredited (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers).
In April, the Penrose Breast Center completed the three-year process of becoming a NQMBC Quality Breast Center of Excellence. The Center for Women’s Imaging at Penrose Hospital has maintained the American College of Radiology BICOE accreditation since 2011. And, the breast center has been accredited by the NAPBC since 2011, and was most recently reaccredited for three years in October 2017.
At Catholic Health, our healing mission has always been unique and challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic reinforce our commitment to caring for all. The safety of our visitors, patients, local communities, employees, and physicians remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates on this page with the latest information available.
CHI Franciscan, Tacoma, WA, and Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA, announced the Washington State Department of Health approved Virginia Mason’s Certificate of Need application for a Level II Special Care Nursery. This paves the way for the new Virginia Mason Birth Center, an Alliance with CHI Franciscan.
CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN, received certification for its cardiac rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification recognizes CHI Memorial’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
Michael Romano
National Director, Media Relations
p: 303-383-2720
e: michaelromano@catholichealth.net
