Southcoast Health Receives Quality Care Recognition

NEW BEDFORD – The Southcoast Health hospital system has been honored with Healthgrades 2016 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.

Southcoast Health received the recognition for ranking in the top 5 percent of hospitals across the nation for quality care, as measured by Healthgrades.

Southcoast Health operates Tobey Hospital in Wareham along with St. Luke’s in New Bedford, Charlton Memorial in Fall River and Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth.

“When you spend time in a Southcoast Health facility, whether as a patient or a visitor, it is clear that the mission of our employees is to deliver both clinical excellence and personalized care that is unmatched,” said Keith Hovan, the president and CEO of Southcoast Health. “Southcoast Health physicians, nureses and staff work tirelessly to achieve the very best results for patients, and I am pleased that this award from Healthgrades has further highlighted their tremendous efforts.”

Southcoast Health was the only hospital to receive the award in Southeastern Massachusetts.