PALMDALE – Palmdale Regional Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, obesity, officials announced.
“The history of our weight-loss program reflects the dedication, compassion, safety and excellence in care that our team members exhibit when connecting with our patients,” said Palmdale Regional Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer Nana Deeb. “We are very proud to accept this designation from Aetna and are dedicated to continuing to shine through this award-winning program.”
Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. In line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
“Although receiving these types of designations and awards are typical of our program, it never gets old to receive the recognition,” said Dr. John Yadegar, Medical Director of Palmdale Regional’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Program. “It’s a testament to the deep-rooted and unwavering commitment of our entire Bariatric team to our patients, and to achieving ongoing excellent outcomes. I’m greatly indebted to our dedicated staff for this great achievement.”
[Information via news release from Palmdale Regional Medical Center.]
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