Cary Medical Center receives Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best breast care centers

Cary Medical Center has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best breast care centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among American women according to the American Cancer Society, and one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
By carrying the Women’s Choice Award seal, Cary Medical Center has signified its commitment to a global mission to elevate the patient experience for women and all patients as one of America’s best breast care centers.
“Today, there are nearly three million breast cancer survivors in the United States and we only want to see this number increase,” says Delia Passi, CEO and founder of WomenCertified, home of the Women’s Choice Award. “Breast care is extremely vital to women’s health and we want them to know that Cary Medical Center has met the highest standards in caring for the needs of their female patients. The Women’s Choice Award is the only program that identifies the nation’s best in health care based on patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what women really want when it comes to treatment and a quality medical experience.”
Kris Doody, RN, MSB, Cary chief executive officer accepted the award and acknowledged the efforts of hospital personnel.
“We are so proud of our new Women’s Imaging Center and our staff who provide such incredible service to patients and their families. This recognition with the Women’s Choice Award is further evidence that women in Aroostook County recognize and appreciate the high level of clinical quality and patient satisfaction they experience in our facility.”
This is the second year in a row that Cary Medical Center has been recognized by ‘Women Certified.’ In 2013 the hospital received the ‘Women’s Choice Award’ for ‘Best Patient Experience in Obstetrics.’
“Being honored with the award for obstetrics and now receiving the 2014 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best breast centers is a humbling experience for us and a tribute to the outstanding performance of our entire health care team,” said Doody. “We are so grateful to the many donors, including our own staff, who helped us raise more than $800,000 for the new Women’s Imaging Center and have helped to make this recognition possible.”
The Women’s Choice Award helps women and their families by providing recommendations they can trust and use when making healthcare choices.
“We have found that recommendations are the single most important consideration used by women in selecting a hospital or care center,” added Passi. “By letting women know which breast centers in their area are among America’s best, we are able to reduce risk by helping them make better decisions and smarter health care choices.”
The full list of awarded breast centers is available at www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/best-hospitals/breast-centers/