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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

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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

Members of the Generous Hearts committee pose for a photo after the 2024 holiday raffle.

Holiday Gift Basket Raffle Raises $48,730 for Generous Hearts Fund

Since 2009, the Generous Hearts Fund has provided emergency financial support to 466 colleagues and awarded more than $777,450.

Holiday Gift Basket Raffle Raises $48,730 for Generous Hearts Fund

South Shore Health colleagues pose for a group photo during their November CarFit event.

Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event

Held in Weymouth, this event offers free, personalized check-ups to help older drivers optimize their vehicles to meet their needs.

Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event

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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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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?

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

Four certified hand therapists from South Shore Health pose for a group photo.

Expert, Specialized Care: Certified Hand Therapists at South Shore Health

At South Shore Health, our Hand Therapy Program features four certified hand therapists (CHTs). Learn more about these experts and how they can help heal upper extremity injuries.

Expert, Specialized Care: Certified Hand Therapists at South Shore Health

Mary Tosone stands outside the South Shore VNA office

Mary Tosone: ‘Learning New Things Every Day Motivates Me’

As part of our Profiles in Home Care series, we celebrate Senior Data Entry Operator Mary Tosone for her 35 years of dedicated service to the South Shore Visiting Nurse Association.

Mary Tosone: ‘Learning New Things Every Day Motivates Me’

A view of a person holding a yellow pickleball in front of a blue pickleball paddle.

Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Pickleball continues to increase in popularity – but an increase in pickleball players means an increase in pickleball injuries! Peggy discusses common pickleball injuries she sees as a certified hand therapist at South Shore Health.

Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

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Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

Before turning the calendar to 2025, make prioritizing your health your New Year’s resolution

Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

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