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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...

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

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South Shore Medical Center Adds Upgraded Blood Testing Equipment

The new analyzer, called the Sysmex XN-530, is capable of testing up to 60 samples per hour, improving efficiency for patients and staff.

South Shore Medical Center Adds Upgraded Blood Testing Equipment

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51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

Weymouth, MA –Boston Magazine has named 51 South Shore Health physicians and surgeons to its 2024 ‘Top Doctors’ list. Representing 24 medical specialties and surgical services, the doctors who were...

51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

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South Shore Medical Center Named Top Performer, With Distinction, for Pediatric and Adult Care

This award recognizes South Shore Medical Center for achieving exceptional results in its approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both pediatric and adult...

South Shore Medical Center Named Top Performer, With Distinction, for Pediatric and Adult Care

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South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services

Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood...

South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services

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An Update on Your Patient Experience at South Shore Medical Center

At South Shore Medical Center, we know that trust and transparency are key to a strong relationship with your care provider. With that in mind, we wanted to acknowledge some of the challenges patients...

An Update on Your Patient Experience at South Shore Medical Center

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Boston Magazine Recognizes 39 South Shore Hospital Physicians as “Top Doctors”

The magazine’s annual Top Doctors list includes hundreds of Boston/metro-area physicians from a wide range of medical specialties and is available on Boston magazine’s website.

Boston Magazine Recognizes 39 South Shore Hospital Physicians as “Top Doctors”

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South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Comprehensive Patient Care

​​​​​​​South Shore Medical Center (SSMC), part of South Shore Health, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on March 24, 2022. The milestone marks six decades of high-quality patient care on the South...

South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Comprehensive Patient Care

Update: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance to hospitals in order to better preserve resources at this time. Effective December 27, 2021, all hospitals – including...

Update: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts

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State Approval Given for Behavioral Health Partnership with Aspire Health Alliance

South Shore Health and Aspire Health Alliance have announced the establishment of a clinical affiliation to advance behavioral health services for patients on the South Shore and improve access to...

State Approval Given for Behavioral Health Partnership with Aspire Health Alliance