— TAMPA, Fla. -- AdventHealth Carrollwood has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®, one of America’s most trusted referral sources for the best in health care. The award signifies that AdventHealth Carrollwood is in the top 10 percent of 4,728 U.S. hospitals reviewed.
Obesity is a common disease in the US and many women are finding it’s a struggle to get the weight down and to stay down. Bariatric surgery is a safe option for some especially those with high BMI or underlying health conditions. Losing the extra weight can help eliminate or stabilize other conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, acid reflux, depression and sleep problems. In addition, bariatric surgery greatly reduces the risk of death from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases.
The methodology for the bariatric surgery award is unique in that it combines national accreditations, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results and hospital outcome scores with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in bariatric surgery based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
<Insert Hospital Name Here> achieved the Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery distinction by meeting the following criteria:
- Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as part of the joint-sponsored Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
- At least 67 percent of patients reporting on the HCAHPS survey that they would definitely recommend the hospital
- A high patient safety ranking based on 13 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ measures of infection and complication rates
AdventHealth Carrollwood is one of 410 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for bariatric surgery across the U.S.
“There are many women who struggle with their weight, especially as they get older. For some, diet and exercise alone aren’t enough and they need to turn to bariatric surgery to reduce their weight for their overall health.” said Delia Passi, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “As a family’s chief caregiver, it is important for women to keep their own health in top shape and we help her by letting her know where to go for the best bariatric surgery.”
An American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery study found that the risk of death from any cause is considerably less for bariatric patients than for individuals affected by severe obesity who have never had the surgery. The data shows that cancer mortality is reduced by 60 percent for bariatric surgery patients and death as a result of diabetes and heart disease is reduced by more than 92 percent and 40 percent, respectively.
For the full list of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery visit https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-bariatric-surgery