Stamford Health Achieves National Recognition
for Breast and Imaging Services
from the American College of Surgeons and American College of Radiology
STAMFORD, CT / March 3, 2025 – Today, Stamford Health announced that it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). This achievement follows Stamford Health’s recognition as the first site in the nation to be accredited by the NAPBC in 2009, and its subsequent accreditations in 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021. This year, NAPBC recognized Stamford Health with the additional honor of Distinction in Surgical Care. In addition, the organization also received accreditation under the American College of Radiology (ACR) with designations as an ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (CBIC), formerly known as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE), and a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE), at its imaging sites.Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a rigorous model for organizing and managing a breast center to facilitate multidisciplinary, integrated, and comprehensive breast cancer services. Led by Co-Directors Sarah Cate, MD, FACS, Chief of Breast Surgery and Mia Kazanjian, MD, Director of Women’s Imaging, Stamford Health’s Breast Center offers a full suite of breast health services including mammography, ultrasound, MRI, breast biopsy, nurse navigation, a high-risk program, and breast surgery.
As an NAPBC-accredited institution, Stamford Health also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. The Surgical Quality Partner designation lets patients know Stamford Health is dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement and has been verified or accredited by the ACS.
“At Stamford Health, we are committed to using the latest advancements in medical technology and following strict guidelines to ensure we exceed NAPBC’s standards,” stated Sarah Cate, MD, FACS. “I’d like to extend my gratitude to our Breast Center team for their dedication to surgical excellence and providing high-quality care to our patients.”
An ACR Designated CBIC is a high honor from the American College of Radiology for facilities that seek and earn accreditation in all the ACR breast imaging accreditation programs. In 2024, Darien, Wilton, Greenwich, and Norwalk joined Tully in this designation. As a DICOE, this excellence in imaging extends to all the radiology services at our institution, including MRI, CT, US, and X-ray. In 2024, Stamford Health became the first imaging center/hospital in Fairfield County to receive the DICOE designation.
“I am incredibly proud of these accreditations which reinforce our focus on high quality radiology and delivering compassionate care in a supportive and healing environment,” stated Mia Kazanjian, MD. “I appreciate our team who works hard every day to ensure the best care for patients and look forward to enhancing the privacy and beauty of the space in our upcoming Odyssey Breast Center.
In 2022, Stamford Health received a philanthropic commitment of $10 million from the Odyssey Group Foundation, which will fund the future relocation and total transformation of its Breast Center at the Tully Health Center to the first floor, set to begin later in 2025.
Learn more about Stamford Health’s Breast Center, the NAPBC, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center.
ABOUT STAMFORD HEALTH
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with over 3,900 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, recognizing superior patient care with the highest safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. It offers treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart and neurosurgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care in Stamford, Connecticut. Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center has a robust collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
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About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 88,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. “FACS” designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.About the American College of Radiology
Founded in 1923, the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) is at the forefront of radiology evolution, representing more than 42,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists. ACR is the voice of our members, empowering them to serve patients and society by advancing the practice and science of radiological care. ACR empowers members, through quality and safety, advocacy and innovation, to deliver exceptional patient care. We create and convene communities of experts to serve as the voices of radiology, demonstrating value and setting standards to advance the field and practice. We improve patient care through quality and safety activities, the best available technology and ensuring a robust future for the radiologic professions.PRESS CONTACT
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