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Southcoast Health announces Southcoast CARES Program, part of …

WebEmphasis on overall community health and wellbeing by focusing on Southcoast CARES initiatives that extend beyond clinical care. Southcoast Health is proud to announce its Southcoast CARES program, part of the newly rebranded Community Health and Wellness department formerly known as Community Benefits.

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PACE announces Open Enrollment for Health Insurance

WebThe open enrollment period is from November 1, 2021 – January 23, 2022. PACE’s Health Access will have Health Connector Navigators available to assist anyone who would like to apply for health insurance through the Health Connector or with MassHealth. During Open Enrollment, anyone without health insurance can enroll into …

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New Bedford’s St. Luke’s Hospital achieves level II trauma center

WebOn October 26, St. Luke’s Hospital earned official designation from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Level II Adult Trauma Center – the first and only Level II Trauma Center in the Massachusetts EMS Region 5 serving southeastern Massachusetts. Department of Public Health approval is the final step in establishing a

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Southcoast Health visiting nurse association’s supportive care …

Web"Presented on Medicare’s updated Care Compare platform, Hospice Care from Southcoast Health’s Visiting Nurse Association earned a 4-star Family Caregiver Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), officials announced. “The 4-star Hospice Family Caregiver Survey rating

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New Bedford’s St. Luke’s Hospital among top maternity care …

WebSt. Luke’s Hospital has been named to the Best Maternity Care Hospitals list for 2020, Southcoast Health announced this week. The rankings were established by Newsweek, which partnered with The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that reports on the safety and quality performance of U.S. health care facilities.

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Southcoast Health set to expand maternity support program with …

WebThis HPC grant will help Southcoast Health expand New Beginnings, founded in 2016, which provides prenatal and postpartum support to substance-exposed newborns and mothers planning to deliver at Charlton Memorial or St. Luke’s to improve long-term outcomes in the region, according to officials at the not-for-profit community health system.

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Mayor Mitchell presents New Bedford’s FY 2024 Budget, …

Web"New Bedford, Massachusetts – Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget to the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 17, 2022. In total, the Fiscal Year 2024 budget totals $513,169,319, of which the General Fund is the largest component at $458,910,392. A Careful, Conser

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Southcoast Health welcomes new Chief Nursing Officer to leadership

WebNewBedfordGuide August 12, 2019 Announcements, Latest Leave a comment. Southcoast Health welcomes Jacqueline Gannon Somerville, PhD, RN to Southcoast Hospitals Group as senior vice president and chief nursing officer. Somerville’s role entails supporting nurses and staff to provide expert care to patients, their family and the greater community.

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New Bedford Wellness Initiative Starts Adult Wellness Program in …

WebThe adult wellness program will begin Sunday October 18th 2015 and will run every Sunday from October 2015 until October 2016. The classes will start at 11:00 am end at 3:00 pm. The class schedule is as follows; Cardiovascular exercise: 11am- 12pm, Nutrition and Weight Loss: 12pm-1pm, Yoga: 1pm-2pm, Smoking Cessation: 1pm-2pm …

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Southcoast Health Cuts Ribbon on Tobey Hospital Expansion

WebThe Baldwin Makepeace Emergency Center at Tobey Hospital will open at 12:00am on Wednesday, May 25, Southcoast Health officials announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. Until 12:00am on May 25, patients seeking emergent care should continue to enter at 43 High Street. After 12:00am on May 25, patients seeking emergent …

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Coronavirus – New Bedford Guide

WebNovember 21, 2023 Announcements, Coronavirus, Health, Press Release 0. “The New Bedford Health Department is making influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines available ahead of the holiday season. Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for an updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine and a seasonal flu vaccine. Contact the Health Department at 508 …

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Southcoast Health Primary Care Provider named Community …

WebDr. Jay Lawrence, Southcoast Health Physician-in-Chief for Primary Care, agreed. “Dr. Alexandre’s recognition by her peers as Massachusetts Medical Society’s Clinician of the Year is a tremendous testament to her dedication and talent in family medicine,” Lawrence said. “Thank you, Dr. Alexandre, for your example, and for shining a

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Gov. Healey looks to revamp health, physical, sex education …

WebThe draft updated Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework incorporates modern understanding of the importance of health and wellness to outline appropriate expectations for what students should know and be able to do at each stage of their education, with strategies to enhance their own mental, emotional and …

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New Bedford designated as an Age-Friendly Community

WebMayor Jon Mitchell said, “New Bedford is proud to be designated an Age-Friendly Community based on our commitment to improve our residents’ quality of life. From health services to outdoor spaces to transportation, our action plan is designed to enhance the satisfaction with life in New Bedford for residents of all ages, and it will play a

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Southcoast Behavioral Hospital to open two child and adolescent …

WebSouthcoast Behavioral Health (“ScBH”) today reinforced its strong commitment to the communities it serves through the addition of a dedicated child and adolescent behavioral health program, expanding the service line from 24 to 48 beds. This is the second bed expansion since the hospital’s opening in 2015.

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Dennis LaRock, MD named Executive Vice President, Chief …

Web"FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – Southcoast Health physician, Dennis LaRock, MD, has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Officer effective March 1, 2024. “I am pleased to announce we have selected Dennis LaRock, MD, from an incredibly talented group

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7 Reasons to participate in the American Heart Association’s …

WebEach year the American Heart Association - Southern New England has its "Heart Walk" to raise awareness for America's #1 killer. In spite of the overwhelming amount of information out there, heart disease continues to be the nation's largest health concern. Making sure that the proper information

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Massachusetts woman pleads guilty in $100 Million home health …

Web“A Lowell woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a $100 million home health care fraud scheme. Winnie Waruru, 42, of Lowell, pleaded guilty on Sept. 8, 2022 to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud; one count of health care fraud – aiding and abetting; one count of conspiracy to pay and receive …

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