Blue Shield of California designated Napa, Calif.-based Queen of the Valley Medical Center a Blue Distinction Center for spine, knee and hip replacement surgeries, according to Napa Valley Register.
Here are four points:
1. The medical center boasts high patient satisfaction and low complication rates.
2. Designated centers show expertise in specific spinal procedures cutting down on hospital readmissions.
3. This marks the fourth year Queen of The Valley Medical Center has been recognized for spinal surgery.
4. This marks the sixth year the medical center has been recognized for hip and knee surgery.