Halifax Health | UF Health - Medical Center of Deltona Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

Deltona, FL – (November 4, 2025) Halifax Health | UF Health - Medical Center of Deltona is proud to announce its accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This prestigious recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

“By establishing a national standard for bariatric surgery centers, MBSAQIP reinforces the importance of patient safety and quality outcomes,” said Dr. Jason Arellano, UF Health Bariatric Surgeon at Halifax Health. “We’re honored to be among the facilities meeting these rigorous standards.”

The accreditation follows a comprehensive evaluation of the hospital’s surgical practices, patient outcomes, and overall quality of care.

“This thorough review confirms that our team meets and exceeds the criteria set forth by MBSAQIP,” said Ben Eby, Vice President & Administrator of Halifax Health | UF Health - Medical Center of Deltona. “It’s a testament to our dedication to excellence in bariatric care.”

“With nearly 42% of U.S. adults affected by obesity, this accreditation represents a critical step in addressing a major public health issue,” added Tonja Williams, DNP, RN, Director of Operations. “We’re especially proud that the surveyor found zero deficiencies, qualifying us as a Bariatric Center of Excellence.”

Halifax Health | UF Health – Medical Center of Deltona is the only full-service hospital in Deltona, providing comprehensive, high-quality care to the community since opening its doors in 2020. The hospital continues to grow and evolve, most recently expanding its service offerings to include Oncology and Pulmonary Care. In 2025, Halifax Health | UF Health – Medical Center of Deltona earned Gold Plus Stroke Certification, further demonstrating its commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. 

About Halifax Health

Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.

Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure, knee and hip replacement, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart bypass surgery and TAVR procedures. In addition to being the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach has consistently earned AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Honor Roll. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.