The Joint Commission awarded The Surgery Center of Fairbanks (Alaska) its Gold Seal of Approval for ambulatory healthcare.
Here's what you should know:
1. The center opened in 2010.
2. It is the first, fully accredited outpatient surgery center in the Fairbanks, Alaska area.
3. The center is owned and operated by Alaskans.
4. The center touts a 98 percent satisfaction rate.