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Pathology Lab Upgrades Grossing Stations

South Shore Health recently upgraded its Pathology Lab with two new state-of-the-art Mopec Maestro Adjustable Height Grossing Stations, replacing those that were 30 years old and original to the building. Our colleagues use grossing stations to prepare biopsied tissue samples for examination.

Pathology Lab Upgrades Grossing Stations

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4 colleagues from South Shore Medical pose for a photo in front of the new Sysmex analyzer.

South Shore Medical Center Adds Upgraded Blood Testing Equipment

The new analyzer, called the Sysmex XN-530, is capable of testing up to 60 samples per hour, improving efficiency for patients and staff.

South Shore Medical Center Adds Upgraded Blood Testing Equipment

The exterior of the McKim Family Main Entrance at South Shore Hospital.

South Shore Hospital Receives Transformational Gift from the McKim Family Foundation

The $5.3 million donation will help expand and support South Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department, emergency services, and programs.

South Shore Hospital Receives Transformational Gift from the McKim Family Foundation

Lab colleagues stand in front of one of the new grossing stations

Pathology Lab Upgrades Grossing Stations

South Shore Health recently upgraded its Pathology Lab with two new state-of-the-art Mopec Maestro Adjustable Height Grossing Stations, replacing those that were 30 years old and original to the...

Pathology Lab Upgrades Grossing Stations

Participants in South Shore Health's NICU LMA training

Regional NICU Nurses Participate in South Shore Health’s Infant Respiratory Support Training

Recently, the Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) had the privilege of hosting a workshop for colleagues from Boston Medical Center (BMC), Concord Hospital, NH, and Women and Infant’s...

Regional NICU Nurses Participate in South Shore Health’s Infant Respiratory Support Training

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

South Shore Health Hospital at Home

South Shore Health Hospital at Home Celebrates 100th Patient Milestone

South Shore Hospital , part of South Shore Health, is proud to mark a significant milestone in its innovative Hospital at Home program, having successfully treated its 100th patient. This achievement...

South Shore Health Hospital at Home Celebrates 100th Patient Milestone

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

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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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Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

Woman in scrubs helps a patient lift a weight over her head at home-based PT - 2024

Introducing Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation through South Shore VNA

In an effort to ensure that patients of all abilities have access to high-quality rehabilitative services, South Shore VNA recently launched a Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation Program. This unique program offers patients the opportunity to receive occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services in the comfort of their homes – without requiring a homebound diagnosis.

Introducing Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation through South Shore VNA

Technologist preparing woman for mammogram

Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.

Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

Georgeanne and Bill Barnes holding hands sitting on their porch

Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

When she arrived at South Shore Hospital last December, Gigi Barnes was very sick. With her kidneys failing and just weeks from death, Gigi had two options - go on dialysis in a nursing facility or go home for hospice care. Then nephrologist Joshua Hundert came up with a life-changing third choice.

Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

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The Benefits of Getting Back into a Routine

Did you spend your summer traveling, entertaining friends and family, or trying to squeeze as much out of the longer days as possible? You may be ready to get back to a routine for the fall. The word routine has a bit of a bad reputation. It can sound boring or predictable. But the truth is, a routine is actually good for us.

The Benefits of Getting Back into a Routine

A doctor discusses the results of a gynecologic exam with a patient

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, a gynecological oncologist at the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives