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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

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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Sergio Fefer, MD performs a robotic-assisted surgery 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

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...

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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Heads Up for Safety: Tips for Brain Injury Awareness Month

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and steps you can take to prevent them.

Heads Up for Safety: Tips for Brain Injury Awareness Month

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Labor Induction at South Shore Hospital: What to Expect

Labor induction can also cause some stress and confusion, particularly if it’s your first pregnancy or first time being induced. To help address some of that confusion, our Labor Team wanted to answer some common questions about the labor induction process.

Labor Induction at South Shore Hospital: What to Expect

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Common Activities to Reduce Your Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.

Common Activities to Reduce Your Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

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How to Maintain Better Balance as You Age

Declining muscle mass and a variety of medical conditions can contribute to a loss of balance as we age, making us more vulnerable to falls and injury. But there are things you can do to maintain and even build better balance. Community Exercise Program Manager Jennifer Logan offers these tips.

How to Maintain Better Balance as You Age

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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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