Facility Upgrades and Expansions
Chemistry Analyzers
The installation of advanced analyzers in our laboratory marks a significant leap forward in technology and service capabilities.
Smart Beds
Designed to deliver superior pressure redistribution for optimal wound prevention and healing.
Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Radiology (IR) Suite
A transformative initiative to rebuild and expand our facilities, creating a state-of-the-art Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Radiology (IR) Suite.
Lobby Improvements - Healing Grounds Cafe & Gift Shop
These improvements are made possible through the generous support of philanthropic donors and partners with a shared commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services.
Medical Staff Lounge
A dedicated space for providers.
Staff Rejuvenation Room
A thoughtfully designed retreat for staff.
Procedural First and Milestones
New Provider Spotlight
Primary Care
Melanie Bowdy, FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care. Melanie attended Chamberlain College of Nursing and is currently seeing patients in our Narragansett Primary Care office.
Taryn J. Carbone, FNP, is a board-certified Ambulatory and Family Nurse Practitioner. Taryn attended Simmons College and is currently seeing patients in our East Greenwich Primary Care office.
Erin O. Hogan, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in Ambulatory and Internal Medicine. Erin attended the University of Michigan where she also completed her residency. Erin is currently seeing patients in our Narragansett Primary Care office.
Mohammed Kattan, NP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in assisted living facilities, telemetry, and Interventional Radiology. Mohammed holds a Master of Science from Salve Regina University and is currently seeing patients in our Narragansett Primary Care office.
Diane McKeeff, APRN, is a board-certified Advanced Practice RN specializing in primary care and internal medicine. Diane studied at New York University. She has been in practice since 1999 and is currently seeing patients in our Narragansett Primary Care office.
Renee Morais, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Renee studied at Elms College and The University of Rhode Island. Renee is trilingual in English, Portuguese Creole, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients in our Warwick Primary Care office.
Center for Women’s Health
Kelly Russell, Nurse Midwife, is an advanced practice midwife joining the Center for Women's Health in April 2025
Martha Moe, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN Physician. Martha will be Assistant Vice President of South County Medical Group and Medical Director, Center for Women’s Health starting in July.
Breast Surgery
Julia Tassinari, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and specializes in breast surgery. Dr. Tassinari practices in South County Health’s Cancer Center as a dedicated breast surgeon through a partnership with Brown Surgical Associates. Dr. Tassinari performs procedures such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, and others to treat many breast conditions in both men and women.
Intensive Care Unit
Abdullah Kadan, MD, MBA, is a board-certified Critical Care Physician. Abdullah completed his education at the Jordan University of Science and Technology Facility of Medicine and is seeing patients at South County Hospital.
Emergency Department
Ryan Hudson, MD, is the Vice Chief of Emergency Medicine at South County Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and studied at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Jenna Mut, PA-C, is a Certified Physician's Assistant who specializes in Emergency Medicine.
Orthopedics
Diana Douleh, MD, is part of the Ortho Rhode Island team and is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon delivering a comprehensive approach to spinal care. She specializes in the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders, providing a broad range of surgical and non-surgical solutions, including advanced motion-preserving surgeries and minimally invasive techniques.
Cardiology
Ryan Boehm, MD, FACC, is a board-certified physician who specializes in Cardiology at CNEMG Cardiology - Wakefield. Ryan received his education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana where he followed that with his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva, LSU Health Sciences Center and his Fellowships at Kaiser Permanente, LSU Health Sciences Center.
Jeffrey Drood, MD, FACC, is a board-certified physician who specializes in Cardiology at CNEMG Cardiology - Wakefield. Jefferey received his education from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva U, Philadelphia where he followed that with his residency and fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital.
Oncology
Sylvia Alarcon, MD, is a board-certified physician who is an expert with treating cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, breast, genitourinary, hematology. Sylvia completed her education at the San Simón Mayor University, Bolivia, Residency at the Berkshire Medical Center in MA, and her Fellowship at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Insititute, Maryland.
Nancy McKinney, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in hematology, solid tumors (lung, breast). Nancy completed her education, residency and fellowship all at the University of Missouri.
Radiation Oncology
Donald Joyce, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in Radiation Oncology. Donald completed his education at the Georgetown University, School of Medicine.
Paul Lvovsky, DO, is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist. He studied at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University. Dr. Lvovsky has particular expertise in prostate, breast, skin, and lung cancers.
Employee Recognitions
Daisy Award
The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. His family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided and one of the goals they set in creating a Foundation was to recognize extraordinary nurses everywhere who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people by the super-human work they do every day. Cinnamon rolls were a favorite of Patrick’s during his illness. The Barnes Family asks that whenever and wherever nurses smell that wonderful cinnamon aroma, they stop for a moment and think about how special they are.
2024 South County Health Daisy Award Recipients
Sarah Kettle
Bethany Reinhard
Sarah Morrissette
Madeleine Glidden
Meagan Griffin
Jaclyn Duridas
Petal Award
The Petal Award is a program created by South County Health’s Nursing Shared Governance group to recognize nursing support staff who go above and beyond their line of duty. Nurses wouldn’t be able to perform their jobs without the help of dedicated and talented support staff.
Petal Award honorees personify South County Health’s commitment to patient experience. These individuals consistently demonstrate excellence through their extraordinary, compassionate care while promoting a restful and healing environment.
2024 South County Health Petal Award Recipients
Prestigeous Award Recipients
Each year during Employee and Nurses Week, South County Health recognizes outstanding contributions of staff from across the health system.
In 2024, we recognized:
Employee of the Year
Jan Maguire
Telecommunications Representative, Communications
Nurse of the Year
Deborah Rasmussen, RN
Nurse Case Manager, South County Home Health
Patient Safety Champion
Linda Cavanaugh, RN
Professional Development Specialist, Educations
Provider of the Year
Arnold Sarazen, MD
Chief of Surgery & Urology
Leader of the Year
Andrew Sharpe, RN
Director, Surgical Services
Excellence in Stewardship
David Fogerty
Director of Decision Support, Accounting
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