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Where every doctor , nurse and caregiver provides the greatest of care

Westerly Hospital is part of a premier academic health system , Yale New Haven Health , with more than 300 physicians plus access to hundreds of specialty programs affiliated with Yale School of Medicine . Westerly Hospital is a private , not-for-profit , 125-bed hospital primarily serving southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut . Specialty areas include advanced surgical services and minimally invasive techniques , a comprehensive urology program , surgical experts in orthopedics and rehabilitative services .
Cancer Expertise Close to Home The Smilow Cancer Hospital at Westerly offers comprehensive care by our team of renowned cancer experts , from genetic counseling to advanced diagnostic services and medical treatments – all powered by our affiliation with the prestigious Yale Cancer Center . This collaboration enables the best approach for prevention , detection , diagnosis and treatment of cancer , while staying close to home .
24 / 7 Emergency Care Westerly Hospital is a full-service emergency medical center open seven days a week , 24 hours a day . The department is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and a highly skilled clinical team . Westerly Hospital is certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital , bringing the best in stroke care to our community .
Outpatient Services Across the Community Outpatient care for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation , gastroenterology , gynecology , laboratory , pediatrics , primary care and surgery services are provided at the Morgan Medical Building . The Stonington Medical Center provides outpatient services for primary , specialty and walk-in care .
Telehealth Westerly Hospital offers telehealth , a secure and effective option for many healthcare needs that do not require hands-on treatment . Patients have the option of phone or video visits with their practitioners . Patients can schedule remote video visits through the MyChart app , which can be easily downloaded to a computer , tablet or smartphone .
Accreditations and Achievements - Accredited by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
- Clinical program accreditations include American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation , The College of American Pathologists , American College of Radiology , American College of Surgeons ’ Commission on Cancer , American College of Emergency Physicians – Geriatric Emergency Department
25 Wells Street Westerly , RI 02891 401-596-6000
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