This summer, the Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery — a collaboration between South County Health and Ortho Rhode Island — once again earned the Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

The Joint Commission’s rigorous evaluation process measures programs against evidence-based clinical quality standards. The Center was commended for best practices, including its comprehensive patient education and prehabilitation program, designed to prepare patients physically and mentally for surgery, and to support faster, safer recoveries.

"This certification reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of orthopedic care," said South County Health CEO & President Aaron Robinson. "From pre-surgery education to post-surgery recovery, every step is designed to put patients on the best path to mobility and quality of life."