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Our combination of Memorial Cancer Institute's expertise and research conducted by Florida Atlantic University provides patients with more opportunities to take part in clinical trials and receive state-of-the-art treatment.

When it comes to medical care for weight-loss and metabolic issues, healthcare professionals recommend seeking out a nationally accredited bariatric center that meets the highest standards of safety and quality. Memorial Hospital Pembroke in South Florida recently received reaccreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint venture of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

In addition to Memorial Hospital Pembroke, two other bariatric centers in the Memorial Healthcare System have been granted accreditation. One is located at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and the other is located at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines. These three centers are providing high quality care to their patients.

Stephen Demers, CEO of Memorial Hospital Pembroke, expressed his pride that their bariatric center has been reaccredited, indicating that it provides assurance to patients that they are receiving care that meets the highest standards for weight-loss and other metabolic issues.

The MBSAQIP Standards provide the ideal support for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients, ensuring that they receive comprehensive medical care that optimizes their outcomes and increases their chances of long-term success. MBSAQIP-Certified facilities provide pre- and post-operative care tailored to the specific needs of individuals with obesity.

Memorial Hospital Pembroke's recent accreditation is a sign of its commitment to providing quality care. This commitment is led by Brett Cohen, MD, the Chief of Adult General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Program. The rest of the bariatric surgical team is comprised of Jeremy Gallego Eckstein, MD, Joseph Melendez-Davidson, MD, and Emil Matei, MD. All of these individuals are dedicated to providing safe, effective, and high-quality care to all metabolic and bariatric patients. The program is also constantly analyzing surgical data to further improve the structure and outcomes of the care they provide.

In order to receive MBSAQIP Accreditation, Memorial Hospital Pembroke had to fulfill the necessary requirements for personnel, training, facility structure, and patient care protocols to ensure its ability to provide care to those suffering from obesity. The facility also participates in a national registry that produces biannual reports on the quality of its surgical results and identifies areas for improvement. The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, are developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

After applying for MBSAQIP Accreditation, a thorough on-site review is conducted by an experienced bariatric surgeon. This review examines the center's organization, processes, and patient outcome data. Centers that are awarded accreditation are given a specific designation level based on the number of patients they treat annually, their critical care abilities, the types of operations they provide, and if they have the capacity to care for patients under 18.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 93 million adults in the United States are currently suffering from obesity, and this number is still increasing. This disorder can result in a variety of health issues, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, as well as other risks. Metabolic and bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective way to reduce the associated comorbid conditions of obesity. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) have worked together to develop accreditation standards for metabolic and bariatric surgery to help patients with obesity find centers that offer the highest quality of care.

In 2004, Buchwald, Avidor, Braunwald, and their colleagues published a systematic review and meta-analysis of bariatric surgery in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The article, which has the DOI 10.1001/jama.292.14.1724, outlines the findings of the review.

Matthew Muhart, Chief Strategy Officer of Memorial Healthcare System, commented that customers have made it clear that they desire to witness an improvement in service, quality, and efficiency from the health system in the United States. He highlighted that they must continue to strive for better results. Muhart also discussed their collaboration with HOPCo, which illustrates their continuous dedication and investment in their musculoskeletal service line, with the objective of delivering the most favorable results for the people in their region.

Glam-A-Thon, a non-profit organization based in South Florida that collects money for breast cancer-related causes, has just donated $40,000 to the Memorial Foundation to fund mammograms and biopsies at Memorial Cancer Institute. This money will be used to help uninsured and underprivileged women, and was raised from the "Lipstick Lounge Rock the Runway" event and from the generous donations of its members.

Tammy Gail, the President of Glam-A-Thon and a breast cancer survivor, was accompanied by board members when the check was presented. Kevin Janser, Babette Kosar, Tiffany Panciera, Dr. Brian Hunis, and Meredith Feinberg, who all represent Memorial's foundation and cancer institute, were also present.

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