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Family Gives Back After Positive NICU, FICare Experience

After having two children spend time in South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, one local family collected donations to give back to the NICU.

Family Gives Back After Positive NICU, FICare Experience

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Dr. Jason Tracy gives DPH Secretary Kate Walsh a tour of South Shore Health's Emergency Department

Health and Human Services Secretary Walsh Visits South Shore Hospital

Dr. Allen Smith, MD, MS, President and CEO of South Shore Health, and Pamela O’Leary, Chair of the South Shore Health Board of Directors, along with other senior leaders, recently welcomed...

Health and Human Services Secretary Walsh Visits South Shore Hospital

The Leong Family poses for a group photo with nurses and doctors from the South Shore Hospital NICU and their donated items.

Family Gives Back After Positive NICU, FICare Experience

After having two children spend time in South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, one local family collected donations to give back to the NICU.

Family Gives Back After Positive NICU, FICare Experience

South Shore Hospital has been recognized for responsible use of heart stent procedures

South Shore Hospital Recognized for Responsible Use of Heart Stents

South Shore Hospital has been recognized for its responsible use of coronary stent and angioplasty procedures in a report by The Lown Institute, an independent think tank based in Brookline, Mass. It...

South Shore Hospital Recognized for Responsible Use of Heart Stents

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Banking, Academic Leaders Join South Shore Health's Board of Directors

South Shore Health has announced the election of two distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors who will serve terms through 2026.

Banking, Academic Leaders Join South Shore Health's Board of Directors

Stephen Jenney, CPA is named CFO/Treasurer of South Shore Health

Stephen Jenney, CPA, Named CFO/Treasurer, South Shore Health

Stephen Jenney, CPA has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer at South Shore Health. Jenney has served in the role of Vice President of Finance since joining the...

Stephen Jenney, CPA, Named CFO/Treasurer, South Shore Health

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The Friends of South Shore Health Step Up with Treadmill Donation

Heart Healthy class members like Patty Johnston have some extra pep in their step, thanks to the new top-of-the line treadmill now up and running at the Center for Physical Wellness. A donation from...

The Friends of South Shore Health Step Up with Treadmill Donation

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(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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Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

Cancer Center program informs, supports and comforts patients going through treatment.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

A mother looks at a thermometer with her hand on her child's forehead.

Guidance for Parents Seeking Fever-Reducing Medication for Children

There's a shortage of pediatric fever-reducing medication, driven by supply chain issues and a surge in demand. This open letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the...

Guidance for Parents Seeking Fever-Reducing Medication for Children

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South Shore Hospital Receives Reaccreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has received its reaccreditation by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians through October 18, 2026...

South Shore Hospital Receives Reaccreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education

A veterinarian from Weymouth VCA stands in front of a classroom teaching first responders basic K9 first aid

South Shore EMS Hosts Police K9 Treatment and Transport Class

The new training program, held October 20, fulfills state requirements for “Nero’s Law," which allows medical personnel to provide life-saving treatments on police K9s.

South Shore EMS Hosts Police K9 Treatment and Transport Class

Tired parents getting baby to sleep

Preventing Fall Respiratory Illness: Vaccines, Hand Hygiene, & More

This joint letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses the recent surge in RSV infections and what parents can...

Preventing Fall Respiratory Illness: Vaccines, Hand Hygiene, & More

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Michelle Gareau, RN, stands outside her office at South Shore VNA

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

Home care overnight nurse Jennifer Durant outside her office

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease

Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease

A photo of Rebecca Graziano, CNP of South Shore Hospital, wearing a white lab coat and scrubs.

Collaboration, Education, & Expertise: The Role of a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners play a key role throughout South Shore Health. Rebecca Graziano, CNP discusses her role as a hospitalist NP at South Shore Hospital.

Collaboration, Education, & Expertise: The Role of a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

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Bridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Bridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care

A doctor consults with an older male patient in an exam room.

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. Prostate cancer is the second...

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

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Keeping Diabetes in Control Can Prevent Health Problems

Diabetes is a chronic health condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or cannot use it properly. Insulin helps to regulate blood glucose/sugar levels by allowing the body’s cells to use it as energy.

Keeping Diabetes in Control Can Prevent Health Problems

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