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South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

South Shore Health, in collaboration with Mass General Brigham (MGB), is launching an advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health. The program expands access to robotic-assisted surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care for patients across the South Shore and Southeastern Massachusetts—delivered by experts from all three organizations.

South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

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Caregivers prepare for an operation in a surgical suite at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

South Shore Health, in collaboration with Mass General Brigham (MGB), is launching an advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health. The program expands...

South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

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Boston Magazine Honors 45 South Shore Hospital Physicians as Top Doctors

Boston Magazine has recognized 45 South Shore Hospital physicians and surgeons across 21 specialties in its 2026 Top Doctors guide.

Boston Magazine Honors 45 South Shore Hospital Physicians as Top Doctors

Colleagues from South Shore Health's CCU gathered in celebration of their recent Beacon Silver recognition.

South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Richard and Joann Aubut Critical Care Unit (CCU) at South Shore Hospital. This...

South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

Boston Children's Hospital and South Shore Health staff hold ribbon cutting at South Shore Medical Center Norwell

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Celebrate Opening of Boston Children’s Norwell

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital recently celebrated the opening of Boston Children’s Physicians Norwell with a ribbon cutting at South Shore Medical Center, 143 Longwater Drive in...

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Celebrate Opening of Boston Children’s Norwell

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South Shore Health Earns Global Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program

South Shore Health’s Nurse Residency Program has earned Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation - the...

South Shore Health Earns Global Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program

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South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Expand Collaboration to Offer Pediatric Specialty Care and Surgery

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital have expanded its more than 20-year collaboration.

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Expand Collaboration to Offer Pediatric Specialty Care and Surgery

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The exterior of South Shore Hospital as seen by a drone, facing the Emergency Department Entrance.

Boston Magazine Honors 45 South Shore Hospital Physicians as Top Doctors

Boston Magazine has recognized 45 South Shore Hospital physicians and surgeons across 21 specialties in its 2026 Top Doctors guide.

Boston Magazine Honors 45 South Shore Hospital Physicians as Top Doctors

Colleagues from South Shore Health's CCU gathered in celebration of their recent Beacon Silver recognition.

South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Richard and Joann Aubut Critical Care Unit (CCU) at South Shore Hospital. This...

South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

Boston Children's Hospital and South Shore Health staff hold ribbon cutting at South Shore Medical Center Norwell

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Celebrate Opening of Boston Children’s Norwell

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital recently celebrated the opening of Boston Children’s Physicians Norwell with a ribbon cutting at South Shore Medical Center, 143 Longwater Drive in...

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Celebrate Opening of Boston Children’s Norwell

Group of new grad RN nurses poses for a photo at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Health Earns Global Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program

South Shore Health’s Nurse Residency Program has earned Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation - the...

South Shore Health Earns Global Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program

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Pediatric Vaccine Guidance

Vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and communities from serious illness. Therefore, despite recent changes announced by the CDC, South Shore Medical Center's vaccine...

Pediatric Vaccine Guidance

South Shore VNA Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Home Care

South Shore VNA Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Home Care

South Shore Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), part of South Shore Health, has officially earned Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts—cementing its reputation as one of the state...

South Shore VNA Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Home Care

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Ready to Play? South Shore Health Urgent Care has Camp and Sports Physicals for Kids

If your child needs a sports or camp physical this spring, South Shore Health Urgent Care has you covered! All six of our offices provide pre-participation physical exams for students in grades K-12 for sports and camp activities, and walk-in care or convenient appointment scheduling is available.

Ready to Play? South Shore Health Urgent Care has Camp and Sports Physicals for Kids

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Guidance and Support Before and After a Double Lung Transplant: Andrew’s Pulmonary Rehab Story

As he waited for a double lung transplant, Andrew needed a new pulmonary rehab program when his closed its doors. He found the perfect spot at South Shore Hospital.

Guidance and Support Before and After a Double Lung Transplant: Andrew’s Pulmonary Rehab Story

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First Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect

Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.

First Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect

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Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.

Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.

Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

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