Your e-Health news
Maintain your health at every stage of life.
South County Hospital rated among top in nation for Quality and Patient Experience

The only hospital in the Northeast to earn a 5-star rating in two categories.

South County Hospital is one of only 19 hospitals in the country to receive the highest score of 5-Stars in two areas used to measure healthcare excellence - Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Care.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed the Star Rating System to simplify complex criteria that measure healthcare quality so that healthcare consumers can make informed decisions. The ratings are assigned to over 4,000 hospitals across the country.

Get the Facts on Stroke

Free lecture!

Strokes can happen at any time to anyone. Do you know all of the facts? Dr. Peter Bellafiore will discuss topics such as warning signs, risk factors for a stroke, stroke prevention, treatment of acute stroke with TPA.

South County Health announces two new Board of Trustees

L-R: Victoria Wicks and Betty Rambur
The South County Health Board of Trustees said farewell to one of its long-standing members, Ed Cimiluca, who reached the maximum of three, 3-year terms as a board member, while welcoming two new members to the board.

New member Victoria Wicks is a resident of Charlestown who brings a wealth of experience as a health insurance executive, serving as chair of a quality committee for a New Jersey-based hospital. 

Dr. Betty Rambur is a faculty member at the URI College of Nursing. Her academic and public service experience focuses on healthcare policy. She served on the Green Mountain Care Board that regulates hospitals in Vermont and develops overall healthcare policy for that state.

Job Fair at South County Hospital

South County Hospital is holding a job fair on Tuesday, June 13 from 1-7 p.m. in the hospital's Main Lobby. There are immediate openings for the following positions:
  • Registered Nurses
  • Physical Therapists
  • Medical Lab Technologists
  • Surgical Technicians
  • Phlebotomists
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Patient Access Representatives
  • Food Service Workers
  • Courier/Medical Equipment Delivery Specialists
VIDEO: Leaders Shadowing Volunteer

South County Health senior leaders followed our Volunteers around for a day to find out why being a Volunteer here is so special.
Taste of Wellness: Non-Dairy Foods That Keep Your Bones Strong

The food you eat can affect your bones. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D help maintain bone health and may prevent osteoporosis. When it comes to calcium-rich foods, the most obvious choices are dairy-based foods and beverages such as milk, yogurt and cheese. But consuming dairy is not an option for everyone.


STAY CONNECTED: