The pancreatitis program at Methodist Dallas Medical Center earned a Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, Dallas/Fort Worth Healthcare Daily reports.
Here's what you should know.
1. The center is the the first in the United States to earn such a distinction.
2. The center also touts the first certification for pancreatic surgery.
3. The Joint Commission's Wendi Roberts said the medical center "demonstrated a high level of care for patients with pancreatic disease. We commend Methodist dallas for becoming a leader in pancreatic care, potentially providing a higher standard of service for patients in the community."