Welcome to SOCH

A Message from Joseph P. Coyle, President

Southern Ocean County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state, and it’s not hard to understand why.  The people who proudly call our seashore community home enjoy beautiful beaches, recreational fishing and boating, cultural activities, fine dining and the natural beauty of our abundant parks.  Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the year-round population continues to grow at a breath-taking pace; and during the summer months, visitors to the area number in the tens of thousands.

At the center of this thriving community is Southern Ocean County Hospital, a beacon of medical excellence and a vibrant healthcare resource our residents and visitors can depend on to be here today and well into the future.  This promise to our community is possible, thanks to more than 230 physicians and over 1,000 dedicated and skilled healthcare professionals who care for the sick, diagnosis and treat disease, and promote injury prevention and wellness.

Our sprawling main campus on Route 72 East in Manahawkin features 176 inpatient beds, including a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit; advanced imaging technology, including a multi-slice CT Scanner and Positron Emission Tomography (PET); and sophisticated procedures such as Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology.

Our achievements extend beyond the walls of our main campus in Manahawkin, and into the community, where our Family Resource Center sponsors educational classes, seminars, support groups and screening programs all designed to promote healthy living.  The Ocean Club in Stafford Township earned national recognition for its successful approach to integrating fitness into an overall health and wellness program.  What’s more, in recent years, SOCH has twice earned state-wide distinction from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) for comprehensive wellness programs.  In addition, SOCH has partnered with NJHA and a select group of New Jersey hospitals by participating in the ICU Collaborative; an ambitious effort to improve the quality of care for the Hospital’s sickest patients.

Each and every day at SOCH, our physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff and volunteers come together to capture the spirit of compassionate care and medical excellence that has defined our organization for more the 30 years.  It is our way of assuring that we remain true to our vision to provide each patient with a remarkable healthcare experience.