Pictured left: The Walter Watson house, purchased in 1919 for $4,950, was the site of the South County Cottage Hospital, which treated more than 1,300 patients over six years. Pictured right: The new South County Hospital, which opened on Dec. 28, 1925, commanded a sweeping vista above Salt Pond.
Left to right: Wakefield builder Louis F. Bell; Caroline Hazard daughter of Peace Dale Mill owner Rowland Hazard, served as president of South County's Visiting Nurse Committee; and Dr. John Paul Jones and his wife, nurse Carolyn Jones.
Throughout 2019, South County Health commemorated its 100th year of serving the medical, health, and wellness needs of the community.
We are so thankful to our community for celebrating with us! Please visit the Centennial Celebration page where South County Health's history unfolds. Here you will find historical stories and photos. Thank you for being part of South County Health's history!
We are grateful for the support of our Media Partners.
Throughout 2019, South County Health celebrated its Centennial Year with special events and activities. Here is a video recap of our Centennial Year in Review.
Enjoy this historical artifact found in the files of South County Hospital. A brief history of the Hospital as told by Ruth Robinson in 1965.
Throughout 2019, local reporter Betty Cotter will be presenting features as part of a series on the history of South County Health in local print publications. Check back here for new editions each week.
A timeline of events and innovations of South County Health from 1919 - 2019. Be sure to visit South County Hospital's main lobby to see the timeline display starting February 13.
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