COVINGTON –– The St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2021 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Angela Buonagura for assisting in the continued development of the comprehensive breast cancer program at St. Tammany Health System (STHS).
“We are so fortunate to have Dr. Buonagura back in our community and leading the development of a world-class breast disease center at St. Tammany Health System,” STQN Medical Director Dr. Mike Hill said. “She is a part of an integrative team that specializes in breast cancer as well as other diseases of the breast.”
Dr. Buonagura’s focus on developing a comprehensive breast care program has resulted in shorter diagnosis-to-treatment times while also providing patients with the most comprehensive educational resources to make the most informed decision about their personalized care.
Dr. Buonagura previously was on the STHS medical staff for nine years before moving to Arkansas. She rejoined the STHS medical staff last year. She is board certified in general surgery and is a fellow in the American College of Surgery.
The STHS Women’s Pavilion has achieved many honors including designation as an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, making it the only facility on the Northshore to have earned that designation. It is also recognized by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), one of only five such sites in Louisiana.
The STHS Women’s Pavilion uses state-of-the-art technology for screening and diagnosis of breast tissue, as well as for a wide array of specialized breast procedures. It benefits from the work of a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physician specialists, as well as key nursing and ancillary staff, who meet regularly to monitor the clinical quality of care and ensure compliance with nationally recognized clinical guidelines that have made the Women’s Pavilion the Northshore’s destination of choice for breast healthcare.
STQN continuously strives to define and improve the healthcare needs of our community. Promoting wellness is a key component of this quest.
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About St. Tammany Quality Network
St. Tammany Quality Network is a physician-led organization that demonstrates a commitment to quality and outcomes by creating a medical community aligned around quality initiatives and payer engagement; using a common information technology platform to capture disease-specific data to assist in proactive patient care; and collaborate on patient-centric initiatives that enhance the quality and improve efficiency of health care delivery.