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SCH earns quality recognitions from consumer protection groups

South County Hospital received the Women's Choice Award - named one of "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience" - and earned Straight A's for patient safety for the sixth consecutive year from The Leapfrog Group. 


Your Voice Matters: Help Support Medicaid Funding

Hospitals and the communities they serve are uniting in supporting a budget proposal that restores reimbursement of important  Medicaid payments. We need these funds so that we can continue to invest in our workforce and patient care. 

It takes less than three minutes and three simple steps to participate in the campaign.
   
Thank you in advance for your support!
Car Seat Safety Check

Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the US. Be sure that your child is secured properly. Stop by South County Health's FREE safety event where trained installers and members of the Westerly Police Department will check your child seat for safety. 
Dennis Lynch elected Chairman of South County Health 
Board of Trustees

Dennis F. Lynch was elected Chairman of the South County Health's Board of Trustees at its May 1 meeting. Mr. Lynch has served on the board since 2012 in such capacities as Vice Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Planning and Market Development Committee and member of the Finance and Performance Improvement Committees.



SCH increases CT scan capabilities with Champlin Foundation grant 

The $300,000 award is the largest gift ever awarded to SCH by the Foundation

The diagnostic imaging capabilities at South County Health increased significantly in recent months with the addition of a 64-slice CT scanner. The purchase of the machine, priced at over $600,000 was made 
possible by the Champlin Foundation that awarded a 
$300,000 grant to help fund the equipment. 

Health eCooking: Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Get your morning going with this low fat fruit smoothie bursting with flavor. Loaded with vitamin C, protein and calcium, this low calorie smoothie is a health alternative to coffee. 
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