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South Shore Health Introduces New Telehealth Service Called South Shore CareNow

South Shore CareNow allows consumers to see a doctor when and where they need it online or by using our mobile app for a flat fee of $49.99.

South Shore Health Introduces New Telehealth Service Called South Shore CareNow

Change your password to enjoy the South Shore MyChart upgrade

South Shore MyChart Upgrade

All returning patients will need to complete a one-time South Shore MyChart password reset when logging in for the first time after December 8, 2018. Here's how to do it.

South Shore MyChart Upgrade

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South Shore Medical Center's Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center does everything possible to remain open during storms. To determine if SSMC is open or closed, patients should call 781-261-4473.

South Shore Medical Center's Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Health's Donor Sabbath attendees

Celebrating National Donor Sabbath at South Shore Health

South Shore Health Pastoral Care Services and New England Donor Services teamed up to observe National Donor Sabbath, a day where faith leaders and their communities participate in services and...

Celebrating National Donor Sabbath at South Shore Health

South Shore Health System employees donate Thanksgiving meals to Weymouth residents

Health System employees celebrate Thanksgiving through generosity

As part of a community-based healthcare organization, South Shore Health System colleagues strive each day to connect with those in need. On November 20, employees gave their time, money, and food...

Health System employees celebrate Thanksgiving through generosity

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health System, has been granted accreditation in the area of Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)...

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation

Dr. William Tollefsen

South Shore Hospital’s William Tollefsen, MD, receives Mark E. Weinstein Award

South Shore Hospital’s William Tollefsen, MD, was recently presented with the Mark E. Weinstein Award at the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC) annual awards dinner on...

South Shore Hospital’s William Tollefsen, MD, receives Mark E. Weinstein Award

Teens and Vaping

Doctor dissipates vaping myths among teens

Many high school students are reluctant to smoke cigarettes, but some young people mistakenly believe that inhaling from an e-cigarette is a safe alternative to smoking, according to Dr. Michael...

Doctor dissipates vaping myths among teens

Team Birth Project at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Hospital pilots childbirth program to curb C-sections

After going through it five times prior, Melissa and Brendan McNamara felt prepared when they arrived at South Shore Hospital to deliver baby number six, Mia, on Aug. 31. Read the Patriot Ledger story...

South Shore Hospital pilots childbirth program to curb C-sections

Blue Cross wants to reward hospitals — for keeping patients out of hospitals

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and South Shore Health System have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to improve patient care, slow the rise of health care costs, and change the way...

Blue Cross wants to reward hospitals — for keeping patients out of hospitals