Special to Iredell Free News

Iredell Surgery at Mooresville has been recognized as a top performer in outpatient surgery for overall quality of care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.

The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement, and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients.

“It is an honor to recognize Iredell Surgery at Mooresville with this Excellence in Healthcare Award for their deserving work,” said Joe M. Inguanzo, president and CEO of PRC. “It takes true dedication and determination to achieve this level of excellence in healthcare and Iredell Health System has shown their commitment to making their organization a better place to work, a better place to practice medicine, and a better place for patients to be treated.”

Iredell Surgery at Mooresville is an ambulatory surgery center that provides same-day surgical care. It offers patients an alternative to the outpatient hospital setting at a market competitive price.

The surgery center features a warm, comforting environment with 12 pre-op/post-op bays and state-of the-art surgical equipment. Iredell Surgery is equipped to provide surgery in the areas of general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, breast surgery, pain management, podiatry, urology, and ear, nose, and throat surgery.

“This award is a testament to the high-quality care that our surgery team provides to the community,” said Damon Hays, vice president of the Iredell Physician Network. “Our beautiful, state-of-the-art facility continues to grow, and through this growth we still maintain the highest of standards in quality of care.”

About Iredell Health System

Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; two urgent care centers; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest and only nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare facility has 247 beds; more than 1,800 employees; and has 260 physicians representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The Health System’s second campus, Iredell Mooresville, is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.