Millcreek Community Hospital has received a three-year accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bureau of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Three years is the maximum granted.

HFAP is a non-profit, nationally recognized organization that has been been reviewing health care facilities on national standards for patient safety, quality improvement, and environmental safety for more than 60 years.

Millcreek Community Hospital met or exceeded standards in every case, said Michael Zarski, CEO of HFAP.

We re very proud to achieve this prestigious distinction, said Mary L. Eckert, hospital president and CEO. We ve grown quickly in the past several years as the region s largest teaching hospital, with unique behavioral health and senior care units in addition to our comprehensive inpatient care, outpatient diagnostics and 24-hour emergency services. So this full accreditation is a reflection that we re growing with patient safety and quality of care foremost in mind.