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South Shore Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report

The independent community hospital ranks seventh in Boston Metro, ninth in the state.

South Shore Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report

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Retiring Doctors Honored at South Shore Medical Center's All Star Cookout

South Shore Medical Center recently celebrated the wonderful careers of five retiring physicians who have spent a combined 139 years on the medical staff at our organization.

Retiring Doctors Honored at South Shore Medical Center's All Star Cookout

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South Shore Medical Center Expands Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics are open to any South Shore Medical Center patient with a high blood pressure reading, regardless of whether or not they've been diagnosed with hypertension.

South Shore Medical Center Expands Blood Pressure Clinics

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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

Kim Dever, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs, South Shore Health and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, South Shore Hospital; Courtney Csikesz, MD, pediatric dermatologist, South Shore Hospital and South Coast Dermatology and Cosmetic Center

Making an Impact: South Shore Hospital babies and their caregivers receive “sun-safe” gift bags from IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance

IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance recently donated 150 “sun- safe” gift bags to South Shore Hospital’s newest parents and their newborns.

Making an Impact: South Shore Hospital babies and their caregivers receive “sun-safe” gift bags from IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance

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South Shore Medical Center Names New Chief of Family Medicine

Khalil Alleyne, MD, has been named Chief of Family Medicine at South Shore Medical Center. In his new role, Dr. Alleyne will oversee the Family Medicine Department while supporting providers...

South Shore Medical Center Names New Chief of Family Medicine

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South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center will now contact patients directly if their appointment is affected by inclement weather.

South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

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South Shore Medical Center Opens Flu Clinic Scheduling, Appointments Begin September 26

We're actively working on making it as easy and as safe as possible to distribute flu vaccines during the pandemic. Appointments will be available in the coming weeks.

South Shore Medical Center Opens Flu Clinic Scheduling, Appointments Begin September 26