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The linked articles below were selected by Southcoast and represent only a portion of each media outlet's coverage of Southcoast and health and medical news. Southcoast encourages you to visit the sites below or to subscribe to these newspapers.

Journalists wishing to speak with experts at Southcoast Health System should contact Joyce Faria Brennan at brennanj@southcoast.org or by telephone at 508-961-5270 or by pager at 508-387-9605.



July 2009


June 2009

June 25 | Standard-Times
Southcoast Hospitals honors long-term employees
June 25 | Standard-Times
Professional nurses have seen themselves sidelined in TV medical dramas Nursing a concern
June 24 | Standard-Times
St. Luke's holding emergency preparedness drill
June 21 | Standard-Times
HEALTH NEWSMAKERS: Free vein screening
June 22 | Providence Business News
Southcoast embraces social media
June 17 | Herald News
Study: Nonprofits flocking to social media
June 16 | Standard-Times
The skinny on school lunches across SouthCoast
June 11 | Standard-Times
Southcoast hospitals honor employees for years of service
June 11 | Cape Cod Times
Nurses sidelined in TV medical dramas
June 8 | Standard-Times
Tobey Hospital Guild presents scholarships
June 8 | Providence Business News
Health Care: Therese M. Mulvey
June 6 | Herald News
A taste of Italy at hospital fundraiser
June 4 | Standard-Times
Childbirth is often fraught with myths, misconceptions


May 2009

May 31 | Taunton Daily Gazette
Four arms are better than two
May 28 | Cape Cod Times
Your body isn't happy unless it gets rest
May 19 | Herald News
Renowned oncologist to head new Southcoast cancer center
May 19 | Standard-Times
Leading cancer doctor to helm local program
May 18 | Massachusetts Hospital Association
Massachusetts hospital leaders rally at State House to recognize hospitals' vital economic and community benefits, discuss challenges ahead
May 9 | Herald News
Charlton project is halfway home
May 3 | Boston Globe
YMCA Southcoast part of push for healthy change [Southcoast Hospitals is a partner]
May 2 | Standard-Times
Benefit modeled on 'DWTS' will boost St. Luke's mammography
May 2 | Standard-Times
State confirms 4 more flu cases
May 1 | Herald News
Southcoast Hospitals dedicates Web site to swine flu
May 1 | Herald News
The Sox's smallest fan


April 2009

April 30 | WPRI-TV Channel 12
Mass. hospitals, swine flu precautions: St. Luke's Hospital is actively educating public [with video]

April 30 | Standard-Times
Emergency planners plot area's response to swine flu pandemic
April 30 | Herald News
Two cases of swine flu found in Mass. [none in South Coast region]
April 30 | Standard-Times
LETTER: Women's health program highly informative
April 29 | Standard-Times
Southcoast Hospitals presents the latest in insulin delivery
April 28 | Standard-Times
Area hospitals, clinics on high alert for swine flu
April 28 | Herald News
Swine flu has locals on alert
April 27 | Standard-Times
Southcoast staff keeping close eye on flu cases
April 26 | Standard-Times
Health Newsmakers: Diabetes seminar
April 22 | Standard-Times
Dancing with the New Bedford Stars premieres May 8
April 20 | Providence Business News
YMCA Southcoast joins major wellness project [in partnership with Southcoast Hospitals]
April 9 | Standard-Times
Local hospitals observe National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 5 | Standard-Times
Health Newsmakers: Organ donation
April 4 | Herald News
GUEST OPINION: Advance health planning eases burden
April 4 | Standard-Times
GUEST VIEW: Making health care wishes known is easier than ever


March 2009

March 25 | Herald News
Charlton begins expansion project
March 23 | Standard-Times
Health care access can save money in tight times
March 12 | Standard-Times
Student hosts blood drive
March 9 | Standard-Times
Health care a healthy field for beating the recession
March 8 | Boston Globe
Business Briefs: Southcoast President's Awards
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February 2009

February 27 | Standard-Times
Planning ahead means eating healthy for less
February 26 | Herald News
LETTER: Charlton staff made tough times more bearable
February 23 | Standard-Times
St. Luke's opens 'long-awaited' 400-car garage today
February 23 | NBC 10 / WJAR-TV
Hospital opens new parking lot
February 20 | Standard-Times
Late start to flu season this year
February 18 | NBC 10 / WJAR-TV
Teen pregnancy rate raises concern
February 17 | Herald News
Teen mothers more common in city
February 12 | Standard-Times
Locals honored with Southcoast Hospital President's award


January 2009

January 22 | Standard-Times
Elderly and infants at great risk during cold weather
January 22 | Herald News
Helping to raise heart health awareness
January 22 | Herald News
Local Wear Red Day participants
January 22 | Standard-Times
Medicaid cuts force Southcoast Hospitals to restructure
January 20 | Standard-Times
Duraes named President of New England Healthcare Engineers' Society
January 16 | Herald News
Another group e-mail? How forward of you!
January 15 | Standard-Times
Shelters help SouthCoast homeless face cold reality
January 15 | Herald News
HEARTSTOPPING: Getting back into the rhythm
January 14 | Herald News
HEARTSTOPPING: The recovery begins
January 13 | Herald News
HEARTSTOPPING: All stitched up
January 12 | Herald News
HEARTSTOPPING: The surgery begins
January 11 | Herald News
HEARTSTOPPING: A lurking menace unmasked
January 7 | Standard-Times
Good deal: Give blood, get coffee
January 6 | Standard-Times
Nutrition is critical during teen years
January 2 | Standard-Times
5 tips for eating better in 2009
January 2 | Standard-Times
Once the snow stopped flying, the First Baby started crying
January 1 | Herald News
Baby New Year
January 1 | New England Cable News
Couple rings in new year with baby girl
January 1 | Standard-Times
A superstar in community involvement (Southcoast Hospitals Group trustee named Woman of the Year)


Subscription Information

Southcoast Health System thanks the region's news outlets for allowing us to link to their news stories. As a courtesy, we provide the following subscription links, listed below in alphabetical order.

Boston Business Journal
Boston, Mass.
800-486-3289
Boston Globe
Boston, Mass.
888-694-5623
Boston Herald
Boston, Mass.
800-882-1211
Herald News
Fall River, Mass.
508-676-8211
Nursing Spectrum
800-770-0866
Providence Business News
Providence, R.I.
401-273-2201 Ext. 234 or 227
Providence Journal
Providence, R.I.
888-697-7656
Standard-Times
New Bedford, Mass.
508-997-0071
Wareham Courier
Wareham, Mass.
781-433-8200






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