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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.



March 2010

March 18 | Fall River Spirit
Southcoast Rehab announces public open house and family event
March 18 | Fall River Spirit
Southcoast Hospitals opens wound care center
March 17 | Dartmouth Chronicle
Southcoast to host census questionnaire assistance centers
March 15 | Standard-Times
Big plans for area communities
March 15 | Standard-Times
LETTER: Quarterback set example protecting son's hearing
March 4 | Fall River Spirit
FUN 107 to host walk in memory of DJ
March 2 | Standard-Times
Memorial walk for radio personality to benefit cancer center


February 2010

February 26 | New England Business Bulletin
Local businesses get serious about employee wellness
February 25 | Herald News
Charlton Auxiliary makes $1 million pledge to Southcoast Center for Cancer Care
February 24 | Herald News
Southcoast Rehab Services and Southcoast Diabetes Management opens state-of-the-art outpatient facility in Fall River
February 22 | Providence Business News
HEALTH CARE: Auxiliary pledges $1M to Southcoast center
February 21 | Herald News
Going red: Women are getting the heart health message
February 18 | Fall River Spirit
Charlton Auxiliary makes $1 million pledge to Southcoast Center for cancer care
February 17 | Standard-Times
New Bedford aims to allay immigrants' fear of census
February 16 | Herald News
Census assistance available across SouthCoast region
February 11 | Standard-Times
Women are spreading the word about heart health
February 11 | Fall River Spirit
Southcoast opens new rehab facility
February 10 | Standard-Times
Postponements, cancellations from Southcoast Hospitals
February 8 | Standard-Times
Free swine flu clinics scheduled in Fall River and New Bedford
February 7 | Standard-Times
HEALTH NEWSMAKERS: Free flu clinics
February 4 | Standard-Times
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Unveiling more than the ovary
February 3 | Boston Herald
Some top hospitals have high infection rates [Southcoast has zero]
February 2 | Consumer Reports Health
Consumer Reports Health: Central-Line Infection Rates In Boston Hospitals Vary Dramatically; Some Hospitals Not Reporting [Southcoast has zero]


January 2010

January 29 | O Jornal
Go Red: Save lives with the power of your very own voice
January 27 | Standard-Times
Donating blood is easier than ever
January 27 | Dartmouth Chronicle
Blood bank announces new `Double Red Cell' collection program
January 23 | Standard-Times
Swine flu shots draw crowds in Acushnet
January 22 | Standard-Times
Local doctors want to help Haiti
Janaury 21 | Herald News
A HEALTHY TWEET: Southcoast Hospitals using social media to connect with region
January 21 | Standard-Times
Hospitals relax sibling visitor restrictions
January 21 | Fall River Spirit
Bridge closure spells trouble, Charlton workers say
Janaury 20 | Herald News
Health is not only good for you, itŐs good for business, too!
January 20 | WPRI-TV Channel 12
Blood bank looks to boost supply
January 18 | Providence Business News
HEALTH CARE: Nancy Manchester
January 18 | Providence Business News
HEALTH CARE: Lisa Tager
January 18 | Providence Business News
HEALTH CARE: Gerald Monchi
January 14 | Fall River Spirit
'Get a pound' blood drive kicks off in city
January 13 | Dartmouth Chronicle
Southcoast offers OPTIFAST weight management program
January 11 | Standard-Times
Hospitals, area towns set flu vaccination clinics
Janaury 10 | Herald News
Southcoast Physician Services opens office at Truesdale Clinic
January 10 | Standard-Times
Clinic draws 800 seeking flu vaccination
January 10 | Standard-Times
Health Newsmakers: 7 Southcoast stories
January 8 | O Jornal
New Year's Babies weigh in
January 7 | NBC 10 / WJAR-TV
Health Check: Southcoast Family Medicine [with video]

January 7 | Standard-Times
Less frequent Pap tests now recommended for cervical cancer screening
January 7 | Fall River Spirit
Charlton surgeon appointed director of new wound care center
January 7 | Fall River Spirit
First SouthCoast New Year's baby born at Charlton
January 7 | Standard-Times
Health Briefs: OPTIFAST
January 6 | Mass High Tech
Employee training programs show signs of improvement
January 5 | Standard-Times
H1N1 flu clinic planned for all Dartmouth residents Thursday
January 3 | Boston Globe
Globe South Community Briefing: Wareham: Give a pint, get a pound [near bottom]
January 3 | Standard-Times
Health Newsmakers: Give a pint, get a pound [2d story]
January 2 | Standard-Times
First 2010 baby in southern New England born in Fall River
Janaury 1 | Herald News
Welcome, Baby New Year!
January 1 | WPRI-TV Channel 12
New Year's babies born in RI and Mass. [with video]

January 1 | Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD WOMAN OF THE YEAR: She's done wonders for food pantry, those in need [St. Luke's nurse]
January 1 | Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD MAN OF THE YEAR: 'When there is a need, you can count on Nelson' [St. Luke's supporter]


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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