Healthgrades®, a leading online resource for healthcare consumers, recently recognized Southcoast Health as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for the fifth year in a row (2012–16). In all, Southcoast Health was recognized for superior cardiovascular services in seven areas of care, including receiving the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award for the 10th year in a row (2007–16).

“These recognitions are a much-deserved acknowledgement of the tremendous dedication of the team of physicians, nurses and clinical staff at the Southcoast Health Cardiovascular Care Center,” said Margaret Ferrell, MD, Physician-in-Chief of Cardiovascular Services at Southcoast Health. “Our team provides the highest level of cardiac care to the patients of our region on a daily basis, so it’s gratifying to see their hard work recognized.”

Southcoast also has received Healthgrades honors in a number of other areas, including pulmonary, neurosciences, gastrointestinal, orthopedics and more. For more, see a complete list of the awards Southcoast has received for providing high-quality care.

Heath+ Winter 2016