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Managing diabetes is not only about controlling blood sugar; it’s also crucial for safeguarding your heart. Diabetes profoundly affects heart health, elevating the risk of conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. Join Peter Cohn, MD, Physician-in-Chief of Cardiovascular Care on Tuesday, November 26 at 5:30pm for a Diabetes and Heart Health Online Seminar and learn more about: - How diabetes affects your heart - The role of diabetes medications and heart health - Tips for managing diabetes while protecting your heart - How your care team can support you Register at https://lnkd.in/eiuMiVEV.

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) office at 300 Hanover Street, Suite 1F in Fall River! This practice will be led by Southcoast Health physicians G. Uma Harinarayanan, DO, FACOG, Charlton Memorial Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician Site Lead, and Christian S. Pope, DO, FACOG, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology; with Ericka Hersh, DO, FACOG joining in March 2025. The following OB/GYN providers will also be seeing patients at the new Fall River location beginning the week of November 18: - Nurse Practitioners: Janice Sundnas, WHNP; Jeanne LaRock, NP and Melanie Chitas, WHNP - Midwives: Kaitlyn Kerr (Egan), CNM; Kara Frade, CNM and Kathleen Pringle, CNM “When we first opened our Obstetrics & Gynecology office in New Bedford, I was delighted to bring this specialized care to our patients. Now as our community continues to grow, we are seeing an increased demand for these services. I am excited about this opportunity to expand our practice to Fall River caring for even more patients and filling a critical need in the region. Women are the cornerstone of a healthy community and Southcoast Health is committed to improving health and wellness of all women across the region,” said Dr. Harinarayanan. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq-Zbmy5

Explore More opportunities at Southcoast Health! The strength of Southcoast Health comes from our people. Southcoast Health, the leading employer in the region, is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help fulfill our promise to deliver exceptional care from people who care. We are immediately hiring for: Athletic Trainer: https://lnkd.in/efmqEtSw LPN – Patient Experience Specialist: https://lnkd.in/ezpmxcph Manager, Nuclear Medicine: https://lnkd.in/eRXQdXiM Mobility Aide: https://lnkd.in/eqp9QHtY Physical Therapist – Multiple Positions Available: Inpatient, Outpatient or Acute Rehab*: https://lnkd.in/eVNvgiaQ *You could be eligible for a new hire sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Antoinette Murray is not someone who gives up in the face of trouble. A smoker for almost 40 years, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer and given less than a year to live. Always optimistic, Antoinette made up her mind that cancer was not going to be the end of her. Dr. Edress Othman, Chief of Medical Oncology, and his team at the Southcoast Health Cancer Center oversaw her treatment and she cannot say enough about the care she received. “That place is awesome. I tell everyone how great they are,” she said. “From top to bottom, it’s the best place you could go to. These doctors are amazing. You feel it that they are really there for you.” This is Antoinette’s Story: https://lnkd.in/edysQxuF

Meet Sharon Smith, Director of Surgery Operations at Southcoast Health. Sharon first began her career in medicine working alongside her father, a primary care provider, at his practice. Today, Sharon oversees the operations of many surgical care areas at Southcoast Health. “I have been at Southcoast Health for 8 years now and in the last several years my family started receiving their healthcare here. I love my job and cannot imagine being anywhere else.” Working in this multidisciplinary role, Sharon collaborates with team members across the entire Southcoast Health System all the way from Providence, Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Together with her colleagues she ensures that the staff in the practices are empowered and supported to provide great care to our patients. Read more about Sharon’s commitment to collaboration in patient care at Southcoast Health: https://lnkd.in/ehb4yKuu.

Southcoast Health hosted its annual Employee Recognition Celebration on Thursday, November 7 to celebrate all Southcoast Health employees and thank them for their dedication to our patients and community. This year, 978 individuals with anniversaries beginning at five years and going up to 55 years were honored at the event including: ? 4 celebrating 55 years, ? 10 celebrating 50 years, ? 11 celebrating 45 years, ? 20 celebrating 40 years, ? 44 celebrating 35 years, ? 41 celebrating 30 years, ? 73 celebrating 25 years, ? 85 celebrating 20 years, ? 66 celebrating 15 years, ? 252 celebrating 10 years and ? 372 employees celebrating 5 years “For over seven years Southcoast Health has been recognized as a best place to work in our region. Celebrating these significant milestone years of service with over 900 employees is a testament to this recognition,” said Lauren De Simon Johnson, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Southcoast Health. “I congratulate each of the individuals celebrating their tenure with Southcoast Health. Your dedication and contributions make our organization a valued community health system as well as an employer of choice.” To learn more about careers at Southcoast Health please visit www.southcoast.org/careers.

With early detection lung cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers in the world. Recent advancements have made it easier than ever to identify this disease in its earliest stage, when it is most treatable. Join Tammy Gleeson, DO, Associate Chief, Surgery Care Center on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30pm for a Lung Cancer Prevention & Treatment Online Seminar about: - Lung cancer risk factors such as smoking and genetics - The importance of early detection and screening options, such as low-dose CT scans - The latest treatment options such as minimally invasive procedures, targeted therapies and immunotherapy To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/ertUzv_a.

With our commitment of delivering More than medicine at the forefront of everything we do, we’re delighted to welcome the following new providers to Southcoast Health Primary Care. Primary Care focuses on general health and wellness, as well as the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common health issues. Brianne Castro, NP now joins Southcoast Health Internal Medicine in Fall River providing care to patients over 18 years of age. Rachel Ray, DNP joins Southcoast Health Family Medicine in Dartmouth caring for patients of all ages. Please join us in welcoming these new providers and celebrating their commitment to high quality care! To learn more about all of our Southcoast Health providers please visit https://lnkd.in/ed2c5nX.

Southcoast Health recognizes and honors all members of the United States military, past and present, in commemoration of Veterans Day. Please join us as we share our heartfelt gratitude to all Veterans for their service. Your dedication, courage and sacrifice have played a vital role in safeguarding our freedom and security. We’re proud to share the remarkable journeys of three Veteran employees here at Southcoast Health. Their dedication and service not only shaped their lives but also inspired their current passion as healthcare providers, committed to serving our community and improving the lives of our patients. Read their stories: https://lnkd.in/ebhHYMRj

This October, we partnered with ten local high schools to host Pink Out football games for Breast Cancer Awareness. Together with the schools and our community, we raised over $1,700 for the Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund, providing financial assistance to patients undergoing treatment at the Southcoast Health Cancer Center. Thank you to the schools, athletes, staff and fans at each the events. We greatly appreciate your support, and hope that these games served as a memorable way to bring our community together in the fight against breast cancer.