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South Shore Health Announces Pharmacy Residency Program

South Shore Health is accepting applications for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program, the health system announced. The program is a full-year, integrated learning experience to prepare pharmacists for a future in clinical pharmacy.

South Shore Health Announces Pharmacy Residency Program

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Colleagues from the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health pose next to the new Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator machine

Cutting-Edge Radiation Technology Now Available for Patients at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

We are thrilled to announce that the comprehensive technological upgrades at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, located at 51 Performance Drive in Weymouth, are now complete...

Cutting-Edge Radiation Technology Now Available for Patients at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

Pharmacy Residency

South Shore Health Announces Pharmacy Residency Program

South Shore Health is accepting applications for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program, the health system announced. The program is a full-year, integrated learning experience to prepare pharmacists...

South Shore Health Announces Pharmacy Residency Program

Neil Ghushe and members of his surgical team pose for a photo prior to his 1,000th bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital.

Neil Ghushe, MD & Team Perform His 1,000th Bariatric Surgery at South Shore Hospital

Dr. Ghushe, an accomplished bariatric and general surgeon, has performed bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital since 2017.

Neil Ghushe, MD & Team Perform His 1,000th Bariatric Surgery at South Shore Hospital

A group of colleagues from the South Shore Health's Women's Imaging location at 101 Columbian Street.

Improving Mammography Access: A Commitment to Our Patients

A year ago, patients seeking our mammography services faced significant delays—up to 450 days for annual screening mammograms and as long as 8 weeks for follow-up diagnostic imaging. These extensive...

Improving Mammography Access: A Commitment to Our Patients

Breast Cancer Screening Law

New Law Decreases Barriers to Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law legislation that will ensure patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing.

New Law Decreases Barriers to Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

Students stand in front of display boards as two South Shore Health colleagues share info on healthcare careers at a high school career event.

South Shore Health Hosts Two Career Exploration Events at Local High Schools

With more than 200 students, teachers, and administrators from Blue Hills, Holbrook, MAP Academy, Marshfield, Rockland, and Scituate High Schools in attendance, these events are an excellent way to...

South Shore Health Hosts Two Career Exploration Events at Local High Schools

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The logo for the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

Moonlight & Miracles Gala Set for October 18

Save the date and help raise money for Emergency Medical Services at South Shore Health

Moonlight & Miracles Gala Set for October 18

The exterior of South Shore Hospital as seen by a drone, facing the Emergency Department Entrance.

South Shore Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report

The Hospital is one of only two community-based hospitals ranked in the Top Ten in Massachusetts.

South Shore Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report

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51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

Weymouth, MA –Boston Magazine has named 51 South Shore Health physicians and surgeons to its 2024 ‘Top Doctors’ list. Representing 24 medical specialties and surgical services, the doctors who were...

51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

Several nurse leader colleagues pose for a photo at a December 2023 Organization of Nurse Leaders meeting.

South Shore Health Nurse Leaders and Emerging Nurse Leaders Attend Organization of Nurse Leaders Winter Quarterly Meeting

Nurse leaders and emerging nurse leaders from across South Shore Health attended the meeting, with four South Shore Health colleagues successfully submitting abstracts for poster presentation.

South Shore Health Nurse Leaders and Emerging Nurse Leaders Attend Organization of Nurse Leaders Winter Quarterly Meeting

Justin and Renai Townsend hold their New Year's baby, which was born in the backseat of their car.

Baby on the Way! Bridgewater Mom Delivers in the Backseat

When she felt the first contractions at 11:15 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Renai Townsend thought she had time to get to Boston to deliver her second child. “I thought they were Braxton Hicks contractions...

Baby on the Way! Bridgewater Mom Delivers in the Backseat

(L-R) Kathy Bruce, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Parent Child Division; Allen L. Smith, President & CEO, South Shore Health; William Johnston, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, South Shore Health; Representative James Murphy of Weymouth; and Senator Patrick O’Connor of Weymouth.

South Shore Health Celebrates New Pediatric Space

South Shore Health has announced the completion of an important hospital renovation project, which includes a modernized unit for its youngest patients. “Despite all of the challenges in healthcare at...

South Shore Health Celebrates New Pediatric Space

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.

Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

A woman sits on the edge of her bed holding her stomach with an uncomfortable expression on her face.

Norovirus: Symptoms, Prevention, & More

Norovirus is a common gastrointestinal virus that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and other symptoms. Get tips on how to prevent norovirus and what to do if you or a loved one is sick.

Norovirus: Symptoms, Prevention, & More

Photo of Alison Gustafson, MD of South Shore Health wearing a white lab coat. Photo is on a navy, wave-patterned background.

After 25 Years, Still a ‘Dream Job’ for Alison Gustafson, MD

Alison Gustafson, MD is Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesia at South Shore Health. As part of Physician Anesthesiologists Week, she reflects on her time at South Shore Health, her team, and more.

After 25 Years, Still a ‘Dream Job’ for Alison Gustafson, MD

Dr. Michael Hession at the microphone speaking

Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

When he came to visit his critically ill friend and colleague in the hospital, Dr. Allen Smith had three wishes for Michael Hession, MD. First was that he would survive; second, he would write a book about his near-death experience and recovery; and third, he would share his inspirational story with other healthcare providers. All three wishes came true

Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

A physician's order for a Pap smear

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

A photo of several vials of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

Following a few quiet months on the COVID front, cases are on the rise again nationally, for the first time since last summer’s FLiRT variants were circulating.

COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

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