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Mission-focused South Shore Health to Remain Independent

South Shore Health President & CEO Dr. Allen Smith today announced that the organization has completed a thorough and deliberative review of proposals...

Mission-focused South Shore Health to Remain Independent

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First-Time Moms Enjoy Mother's Day After "Pandemic Pregnancies"

An article from The Patriot Ledger details the experiences of first-time South Shore moms during the pandemic, including their care experiences at South Shore Health.

First-Time Moms Enjoy Mother's Day After "Pandemic Pregnancies"

A group of South Shore Health leaders cuts the ribbon on 797 Main Street

Opening a “Community Door”: South Shore Health transitions behavioral health and SUD services to a new, spacious location

Two programs within the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health will transition to a new, spacious location at 797 Main Street, Weymouth. Learn more about the new location of the bridge...

Opening a “Community Door”: South Shore Health transitions behavioral health and SUD services to a new, spacious location

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An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

Effective April 30, 2021, South Shore Health will be making changes to its visitor policy.

An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

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William C. Johnston named Executive Vice President, COO

South Shore Health President & CEO Allen L. Smith, MD, MS announced today that William C. Johnston will join the health system’s leadership team in June as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating...

William C. Johnston named Executive Vice President, COO

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South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety for Spring 2021 From The Leapfrog Group

For the fifth consecutive time, South Shore Hospital 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...

South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety for Spring 2021 From The Leapfrog Group

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Massachusetts Grant Will Support Perinatal Behavioral Health Program

South Shore Health is among five healthcare organizations which has been granted funding to expand access to postpartum and newborn care across Massachusetts. The state’s Health Policy Commission...

Massachusetts Grant Will Support Perinatal Behavioral Health Program

Allen Smith, MD, MS, President & CEO, South Shore Health, stands alongside James “Barry” O’Shaughnessy, who recently pinpointed a counterfeit shipment of N95 surgical masks

South Shore Health Employee Spots Counterfeit N95 Masks

As Manager of Procurement, Value Analysis and Contracting for South Shore Health, James “Barry” O’Shaughnessy has the critical job of ordering, inspecting and keeping stock of much-needed equipment...

South Shore Health Employee Spots Counterfeit N95 Masks

Weymouth resident Jill Reddish receives the town's 10,000th COVID-19 test.

10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership

The Town of Weymouth reached a notable milestone Thursday when it provided its 10,000th COVID-19 test to to resident Jill Reddish. This week also marks the testing program’s 3rd month of operations...

10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership

Legal Notice: Public Announcement Concerning a Proposed Health Care Project

South Shore Health System, Inc. (“Applicant”) with a principal place of business at 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190 intends to file a Notice of Determination of Need with the Massachusetts...

Legal Notice: Public Announcement Concerning a Proposed Health Care Project