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South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO

The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer...

South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO

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An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

Effective Tuesday, December 1, 2020, South Shore Health's visitor policy will change to keep our patients, their families, and our caregivers safe.

An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

South Shore Health Addresses Blackbaud Data Security Incident

South Shore Health has begun notifying some of its patients about a data security incident which occurred at its third-party vendor, Blackbaud, Inc. The South Carolina-based company provides customer...

South Shore Health Addresses Blackbaud Data Security Incident

Doctor William Tollefsen is named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

William Tollefsen, MD named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

William Tollefsen, MD., M.Sc., MBA, FAEMS, has been appointed Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at South Shore Health. In addition to his current roles in Mobile Integrated Health and...

William Tollefsen, MD named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

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South Shore Health's Breast Care Center to Benefit from Weymouth Company's Gift

Weymouth-based Advanced Green Insulation has made a gift of over $32,000 to South Shore Health’s Breast Care Center, a licensed clinic within the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in...

South Shore Health's Breast Care Center to Benefit from Weymouth Company's Gift

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Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

South Shore Health’s Peter E. Paull, MD, associate director of the Department of Medicine, is the co-winner of the 2019-2020 Mark Aisner, MD Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis. The...

Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

The scene at South Shore Health's 2020 Moonlight & Miracles Gala

South Shore Health’s “Re-imagined” drive-in Gala raises more than $400,000 for the Grayken Center for Treatment

Despite 2020’s numerous challenges, attendees of this signature event delivered on their promise to help people with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs.

South Shore Health’s “Re-imagined” drive-in Gala raises more than $400,000 for the Grayken Center for Treatment

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South Shore Health’s Mask Policy for Ambulatory Patients

​​​​​​​In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all patients at South Shore Health ambulatory care facilities are required to wear face masks during their visits.

South Shore Health’s Mask Policy for Ambulatory Patients

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South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD has been chosen to serve on the Baker-Polito Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. Members will support the Baker-Polito Administration on...

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

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THC-Laced Edibles Disguised as Major-Brand Candies Are Making Children Sick

South Shore Health’s pediatric emergency department has seen an uptick in incidences involving children who have become seriously ill after ingesting products THC edibles. Learn how to keep your kids...

THC-Laced Edibles Disguised as Major-Brand Candies Are Making Children Sick