South County Hospital, Wakefield,Rhode Island (RI)

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Videos – Learn About:

	Orthopedics Center
	Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program
	Maternity Services & Birthing Center
	Breast Health Program
	Double-lung Transplant Paul Fulman Gets His Strength Back

Are You Heart Healthy?

FREE Lecture: Learn the importance of living a well-balanced lifestyle to help prevent cardiovascular diseases. .. More >>

Pathway To Excellence® Designation Recognizes Nurses

South County Hospital was awarded the Pathway To Excellence® Designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center... More >>

A Night Just for Men!

Free event: Come out for a night of health, food, free raffles, and fun... More >>

Attention Orthopedics Patients!

If you've had an orthopedics procedure, we want to hear from you! More >>

New Moms' Club -- a great way to meet other new moms and their babies!

Share laughs and concerns, and get helpful information on a variety of topics... More >>

MAKOplasty Available for Hip

The robotic technology that has been so successful for knee surgery is now in use for total hip replacement. Watch an NBC news story... More >>

FREE Tai Chi for Arthritis

Every Friday thru May, VNS Home Health Services will offer free Tai Chi classes for those who suffer with arthritis... More >>

NBC10 Interview: Cardiopulmonary Wellness & Fitness Center
Barbara Morse-Silva interviews Maggie Mann, registered respiratory therapist, and her patient Paul... More >>

Dr. Coppes, orthopedic surgeon, is first in RI to use new cartilage repair technique... Watch the video and learn more:

Childbirth Education and Preparation Classes are available all year...

2012 Photo Contest Galleries

View photo galleries of the 2012 Wall Calendar, Scenes of South County Poster, and all entries! View Galleries >>

Infection Control and You
Learn about who's working to keep you safe and how you can take control of your care. Presented by the South County Hospital Infection Prevention & Control Department

"The care we received was so impressive that I would not have considered delivering anywhere else, even though I have moved and now live about an hour away from South County Hospital. I feel so fortunate to be in the caring hands the staff at South County Hospital."

- L..G., Chepachet

General Surgery

	Considered the foundation of community health and essential to emergency medicine, general surgeons perform a wide variety of surgical procedures including general abdominal surgery; thyroid surgery; surgery of the breast, skin, and soft tissue; cancer surgery; vascular surgery; and trauma care. The experienced and highly respected Board Certified general surgeons on the Medical Staff at South County Hospital offer you a comprehensive range of surgical services and the latest surgical techniques, employing laparoscopic procedures in a wide variety of cases, including colon, gallbladder, and hernia surgery. Other advanced techniques include endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; an advanced vascular procedure for dialysis patients; and sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer and melanoma patients. To make an appointment for a consultation with any of the general surgeons on the medical staff at South County Hospital, call our Physician Finder line at 783-5544.