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Community hospitals team up to save money

As Massachusetts health care becomes increasingly dominated by large health systems, more than a dozen community hospitals are banding together in a...

Community hospitals team up to save money

Ariadne Labs and the Team Birth Project

South Shore Hospital lowers its C-section rate with “Team Birth Project”

One year after being chosen as the pilot site for a one-of-its-kind study, South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has seen a nearly 4-percent decrease in its first time cesarean section...

South Shore Hospital lowers its C-section rate with “Team Birth Project”

Patients and boat captains pose for a photo as part of Sailing Heals

Scituate captains help cancer patients set sail

It can be hard to find the time to take a break from doctor's appointments when undergoing treatment for cancer. Recently, five boat captains in Scituate took a group of South Shore Health patients on...

Scituate captains help cancer patients set sail

2019 South Shore Health Golf Classic Committee

South Shore Health Golf Classic Raises $320,000 for Behavioral Health Services

The South Shore Health annual Golf Classic, held on May 20, generated a record-breaking $320,000 – with all proceeds earmarked for the organization’s implementation of Behavioral Health services and...

South Shore Health Golf Classic Raises $320,000 for Behavioral Health Services

South Shore Health's Marketing and Communications Team at the Awards Dinner

South Shore Health Earns Five Lamplighter Awards

South Shore Health's Marketing & Communications team received five Lamplighter awards at the New England Society for Healthcare Communication (NESHCo) 2019 awards dinner on May 30. South Shore Health...

South Shore Health Earns Five Lamplighter Awards

Pam Whelton

South Shore Hospital president prescribes vision for health care

Pamela Whelton, President of South Shore Hospital, sat down with Ed Baker of the Weymouth News to talk about her longstanding career at the hospital, her ties to the Weymouth community and her vision...

South Shore Hospital president prescribes vision for health care

2019 Kickin Up Country

Kickin’ Up a Record Night for Home Care!

On Saturday, April 27, more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls came together “As One” to attend the 16th annual Kickin’ Up Country for Home Care event hosted by The Friends of South Shore Health.

Kickin’ Up a Record Night for Home Care!

South Shore Hospital Nurse Heather Reilly is named Nurse Hero by Red Sox

South Shore Health RN is Red Sox Nurse Hero

South Shore Hospital nurse Heather Reilly was honored as a Red Sox Nurse Hero. Read her inspiring story!

South Shore Health RN is Red Sox Nurse Hero

South Shore Hospital Earns 7th “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has earned an “A” safety grade rating from The Leapfrog Group, a designation that ranks the hospital among the safest in the Greater Boston area and...

South Shore Hospital Earns 7th “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

South Shore Health Awards $1.8 Million in Behavioral Health Grants

South Shore Health Awards $1.8 Million in Behavioral Healthcare Grants to Two Local Agencies

The South Shore Community Behavioral Health Initiative (SSCBHI), led by South Shore Health, has awarded $1.8 million in community grants to two local non-profit agencies for their work to support...

South Shore Health Awards $1.8 Million in Behavioral Healthcare Grants to Two Local Agencies