NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

The accreditation process reviews patient safety procedures, clinical data, and other rigorous bariatric surgical standards; the surgical program has been accredited since 2010

17 of its sites received Gold status, the highest recognition, from the American Heart Association

17 of the health system’s sites achieved Gold+ status, the highest possible recognition for blood pressure control

Ten doctors from across the health system are recognized for demonstrating outstanding expertise, patient care, and contributions to the field of health care from within the Hispanic and Latino communities

Certification recognizes “Excellence in Person-Centered Care,” which improves staff, patient and family engagement while delivering better patient outcomes, lower rates of staff burnout, and lower costs of care delivery