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South Shore Health to Expand OB/GYN Services at SSMC Norwell

South Shore Medical Center, part of South Shore Health, is pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of its comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology...

South Shore Health to Expand OB/GYN Services at SSMC Norwell

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South Shore Health to Expand OB/GYN Services at SSMC Norwell

South Shore Medical Center, part of South Shore Health, is pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of its comprehensive Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) services at its 143 Longwater Drive...

South Shore Health to Expand OB/GYN Services at SSMC Norwell

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Expanding Men's Health Services: South Shore Health Offers Innovative, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Patients with Enlarged Prostate

This innovative approach uses a robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove excess prostate tissue causing BPH-related symptoms.

Expanding Men's Health Services: South Shore Health Offers Innovative, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Patients with Enlarged Prostate

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What Patients Need to Know About Hello World, Our New Communication Platform

Effective July 22, 2026, we will transition to a new communication platform designed to make it easier to stay connected to your care. This platform, named Hello World, is an Epic application that...

What Patients Need to Know About Hello World, Our New Communication Platform

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South Shore Health Announces Appointment of Rosanna DeMarco, PhD, RN, FAAN to Its Board of Directors

South Shore Health today announced the appointment of Rosanna DeMarco, PhD, RN, FAAN to its Board of Directors. A nationally recognized nursing leader, researcher, and educator, Dr. DeMarco brings...

South Shore Health Announces Appointment of Rosanna DeMarco, PhD, RN, FAAN to Its Board of Directors

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Frequently Asked Questions about Single Billing at South Shore Health

Effective May 2, 2026, South Shore Health is moving to a single billing format. In this post, we answer frequently asked questions about this change and how it may affect your experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Single Billing at South Shore Health

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South Shore Health Announces Transformation of Two Pediatric Sensory-Informed Care Rooms Through Support from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

Made possible by a nearly $142,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, these modified rooms are calming, controlled spaces aimed at reducing stress, agitation, and anxiety for patients...

South Shore Health Announces Transformation of Two Pediatric Sensory-Informed Care Rooms Through Support from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

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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

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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

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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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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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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of routine screening and early detection. Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

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Why Falling Back into a Routine is Good for Your Health

Did you spend the summer traveling, entertaining friends or trying to squeeze as much out of the longer days as possible? You may be ready to get back to a routine for fall. The word routine has a bit of a bad reputation. It can sound boring or predictable. But the truth is, a routine is actually good for us.

Why Falling Back into a Routine is Good for Your Health

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Get Game Ready with a Sports Physical at South Shore Health Urgent Care

If your student athlete needs a sports physical before getting back on the playing field this fall, South Shore Health Urgent Care has you covered.

Get Game Ready with a Sports Physical at South Shore Health Urgent Care

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Ten Health Tips for College-Bound Kids

Whether they are just starting freshman year, or heading back to campus as an upper classman, it’s important to have a plan for your student’s health care while at college.

Ten Health Tips for College-Bound Kids

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Like Father Like Sons: GI Doctors Run in the Rau Family

Medicine has been more than a career for South Shore Hospital gastroenterologist Prakash Rau, MD; it has been a calling. Rau's four sons have seen firsthand how fulfilling their father's field of work has been and they have all followed in his footsteps.

Like Father Like Sons: GI Doctors Run in the Rau Family

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Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays

August is Summer Sun Safety Month, a good time to remind us all to take precautions while having fun in the sun! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these tips to protect your skin.

Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays

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