Johnston, Pa.-based Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Altoona Mirror reports.
Three things to know:
1. Designated facilities demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield.
2. To be considered, healthcare facilities must provide inpatient, postoperative and outpatient follow-up care and patient education.
3. This is the fifth consecutive year that the hospital has received the distinction.