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About Southcoast Health

With a shared mission to improve health and wellness in our communities, Southcoast Health offers personalized, high-quality care supported by a vast network of resources and skilled professionals.

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Supporting the Health of the South Coast Region

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system providing exceptional care to over 756,000 people across 33 communities in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As the region’s largest employer, we are committed to reinvesting in our community through advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional services. From routine checkups to complex procedures, we ensure every patient has access to the care they need, close to home.

Our integrated healthcare system spans more than 55 locations, including three trusted hospitals — Charlton Memorial in Fall River, St. Luke’s in New Bedford, and Tobey in Wareham. We also offer a robust network of urgent care centers, physician practices, outpatient surgery centers and specialized facilities like the Southcoast Health Cancer Centers. This integrated network allows us to deliver coordinated care, ensuring patients receive the right treatment at the right time.

Locations

Southcoast Health offers hospitals and practices in Fall River, New Bedford, Wareham, MA, and parts of Rhode Island.

Emergency Departments

24/7 care for life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

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Hospitals

World-class healthcare at three trusted community hospitals.

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Urgent Care

Convenient, same-day care for non-emergency needs.

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Areas of Care

Comprehensive primary and specialty care for all ages.

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Why Choose Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health combines clinical excellence with a personal touch, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care. Our network connects providers at the top of their fields to deliver coordinated, innovative healthcare.

Who We Are

We take pride in being Southcoast Health. Here, we establish trusting partnerships with patients, families and colleagues to create meaningful, long-lasting relationships. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences while proactively listening, showing compassion, and walking in the shoes of those we serve. We see challenges as opportunities to grow, and take ownership of finding solutions that make a real difference. We all contribute to a positive environment of change as part of a caring, respectful, and inclusive team.

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Quality & Safety: How Southcoast Health Measures Up

At Southcoast Health, safety and exceptional patient outcomes are our top priorities. Serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, our hospitals and physician practices are dedicated to delivering exceptional care. We’re committed to continuous improvement to ensure you and your family are in the best hands.

How to Compare Hospital Quality Metrics:

Choosing the right hospital or doctor involves many factors, including quality metrics. To ensure accurate comparisons, check that:

  • Measures use the same scale (e.g., infections per 1,000 patients).
  • Results are presented in the same format (e.g., numbers vs. percentages).
  • Scoring systems are consistent (e.g. combined scores being much lower than individual scores which themselves may show as high)
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