South County Health launches a new logo.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its hospital ranking for 2021, giving South County Hospital two 5-Star ratings – Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience.

Urologic surgeon, Melinda Knight, MD, has joined South County Medical Group. Dr. Knight is a highly experienced surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers using minimally invasive techniques, including the da Vinci XI surgical robotic system.

Over the course of the past year, while South County Health focused on patient care during the COVID pandemic, the organization continued to remain focused on the future and its Next Century Plan, the system’s five year strategy for growth and continued excellence in health care.

At South County Health’s 2021 Annual Meeting held on Monday, April 26, Joseph F. Matthews was named chairman of South County Health’s Board of Trustees, succeeding the position formerly held by outgoing chairman Dennis Lynch.

Each year, Nurses Week offers an opportunity to celebrate those who chose care, compassion, and a commitment to others as their career. This year, South County Health held Nurses Week activities from May 3 – 7.