Construction:

These projects are funded through philanthropy.

Location:

South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879

Description:

Café: The South County Health café, currently in progress, will be located in the main lobby near the Balise Entrance, where the current gift shop kiosk is located. The café will be a welcoming space, offering a selection of breakfast, lunch, and a variety of coffee and beverages. Our valued food and beverage partner, Unidine, will be fully funding this project, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the overall culinary experience at South County Hospital for our community. We are grateful for their support and look forward to the positive impact this new addition will have on South County Health.

Gift Shop: The South County Health gift shop is being constructed simultaneously with the café and will be fully funded by philanthropy and South County Hospital Auxiliary. The South County Hospital Auxiliary has long-supported South County Health and this permanent and upgraded space adjacent to the courtyard and Balise Entrance will better support the Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts for many years to come.

Lobby Flooring: New flooring will be installed in the lobby and Values hallway. As part of lobby renovations, foot traffic and parking for patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital will be impacted. Updates to the lobby flooring will take place over four phases from March 24 to April 10 to minimize disruptions to the flow of traffic within the hospital. Additional wayfinding signage will be prominently displayed throughout the facility. Friendly staff and volunteers will be available to assist patients and visitors in navigating the hospital during this period of transition.

Lobby Flooring Phase 1: Sunday, March 24 - Saturday, March 30

• Impacted Area: Main lobby hallway

• Main Entrance: Will be CLOSED

• Balise Entrance: ALL patients, visitors, and staff will be guided to use the Balise Entrance

Lobby Flooring Phase 2: Monday, April 1 - Thursday, April 4

• Impacted Area: Lobby hallway outside courtyard

• Main Entrance: Will be OPEN for patients
  • Patients will be guided to their final location through Diagnostic Imaging
• Balise Entrance: All visitors and staff will be guided to use the Balise Entrance
  • Signage and volunteers will help guide visitors access to public elevators through Read and Art hallways

Lobby Flooring Phase 3: Monday, April 8 - Wednesday, April 10

• Impacted Area: Values hallway outside public restrooms

• Main & Balise Entrances: Will be OPEN as normal
  • Signage and volunteers will help guide visitors' access to public elevators through Read and Art hallways.
  • Public restroom access will be guided to Medical Office Building restrooms.

Lobby Flooring Phase 4: Thursday, April 11 - Tuesday, April 16

• Impacted Area: Values hallway outside public elevators

• Main & Balise Entrances: Will be OPEN as normal
  • Signage and volunteers will help guide visitors access to service elevators through Diagnostic Imaging
  • Main elevators will be inaccessible on the ground floor from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. from Thursday through Monday. During this time, patients and visitors will be redirected to service elevators via the Diagnostic Imaging suite.