Spring starts today — and now is the time of year many people get outside and get more active.
Before you exercise, get some tips on injury prevention from the sports medicine pros at Southcoast.
And if you get injured, we'll get you back in the game.
Southcoast has the largest hospital-based sports medicine program in New England with more than 15 athletic trainers serving 13 area high schools and colleges.
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Fundraiser to benefit St. Luke's Hospital
Spend a night dining and dancing at Fort Taber — all to benefit the St. Luke's expansion and renovation project.
The "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" benefit gala will be held Saturday, April 29, at Camp Kennedy, Fort Taber in New Bedford, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is hosted by the St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary.
Proceeds will go directly to support the Emergency Department portion of the St. Luke's construction and renovation project that will help to ease overcrowding, ensure patient privacy and reduce waits in the ED for residents of greater New Bedford region.
Tickets cost $130 per person and can be purchased online today.
Camp Angel Wings helps grieving kids
Southcoast will again be offering "Camp Angel Wings," an exciting, fun-filled two-day camp experience for children and teens, ages three through 17, who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
"Camp Angel Wings was designed for children and teens who are sharing like experiences in grief to have an educational, therapeutic experience that is also an enjoyable one," said Deanna Upchurch, Bereavement Coordinator at Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services.
The camp is hosted by Southcoast Home Care in collaboration with the YMCA during the weekend of July 29 and 30. The camp is free and open to Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents.
Registrations are now being accepted. For more information or to register call Deanna Upchurch at 508-984-0202.
