The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Springfield (Ohio) Regional Outpatient Center for its work promoting endoscopy, the Springfield News-Sun reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. The center is the only one in Springfield or Dayton, Ohio, to earn the recognition.
2. Gastroenterologist Alan Gabbard, MD, said to the News-Sun the honor shows how the center is taking "extra steps to ensure quality care."
3. The center applied for the recognition after six months of data gathering.
4. Dr. Gabbard believes the center performs between 2,500 and 3,000 endoscopy-related procedures annually.